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Colombian Brand 'Clama' Debuts at 2025 Milan Fashion Week: From September 23 to 29, 2025, the Colombian brand Clama is set to participate for the first time in Milan Fashion Week, held in t ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.23

Unification Church Head Han Hak-ja Arrested in Growing Corruption Scandal: SEOUL—In a dramatic turn for the Unification Church, its leader, Han Hak-ja, was arrested on Tuesday, a pivotal moment in th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.23

APEC Summit: Gyeongju Hosts, but Seoul Poised to Be the Stage for Crucial Bilateral Talks: SEOUL—As the ancient city of Gyeongju prepares to host the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in late October, a curious de ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.22

South Korean 'Yong Hyung-nim' Crime Ring, Based in Thailand, Busted for Romance Scams and 'No-Show' Fraud: SEOUL—Twenty-five members of the 'Yong Hyung-nim' (meaning 'Dragon Brother's Company') crime ring, a voice phishing organiza ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.22

Korean Government to Dramatically Increase Penalties for Personal Data Leaks: SEOUL—The South Korean government is set to significantly raise fines for personal data breaches, tying penalties directly t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.22

S. Korea Aims to Leverage U.S. Visa Fee Hike for Talent Recruitment: SEOUL — The South Korean Presidential Office has issued a directive to government ministries, urging them to capitalize on t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.22

Young Korean Violinist Yuna Kim Wins Dvořák Competition at 11, Becomes Youngest Winner: PRAGUE — In a stunning display of musical prodigy, South Korean violinist Yuna Kim, 11, has claimed first prize at the 59th ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.22

UK Waives Visa Fees to Attract Global Talent: The UK is considering waiving visa fees for top-tier professionals as part of its strategy to attract global talent. This move sta ...; Desk 2025.09.22

South Korea: Gangneung's Drought Crisis Eases as Reservoir Levels Recover: GANGNEUNG, South Korea—In a major relief for the city of Gangneung, the water level of the crucial Obong Reservoir has recov ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.22

Han Hak Ja Moon, Unification Church Leader, Appears in Court for Detention Hearing in a Wheelchair: SEOUL—Han Hak Ja Moon, the leader of the Unification Church and the focus of the so-called "political-religious collusion sc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.22

Seongbuk-gu’s Latin American Festival Concludes with Great Success: The 12th Latin American Festival, hosted by Seoul’s Seongbuk-gu, was a vibrant celebration of culture and community, conclud ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.22

President Lee Jae-myung Pushes for 'Smart and Elite Military' Amidst Defense Shifts: President Lee Jae-myung is calling for a major overhaul of the South Korean military, pushing for a move away from traditional, pe ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.21

Chinese Influencer's Digital Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of Truth and Taboo: BEIJING – A prominent Chinese influencer who challenged online rumors about South Korea and openly critiqued social inequali ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens International Students and Tech Industry: WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. government has enacted a dramatic increase in the application fees for the H-1B specialty occupat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.21

An Se-young Dominates Han Yue in China Masters Final, Securing Back-to-Back Titles: SHENZHEN, CHINA — World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea has once again asserted her dominance on the badminton court, secur ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.21

The Special Prosecutor's Probe into Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung: Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung appeared before the special prosecution on September 21st to face allegations of his invol ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

The U.S. is raising its ESTA fee to almost double, from ₩30,000 to ₩60,000.: The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) fee will almost double starting at the end of this month. According to the U.S. Customs and B ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

Special Counsel Probes Alleged Mass Membership of Unification Church Members in People Power Party Ahead of National Convention: SEOUL – The special counsel team led by Prosecutor Min Joong-ki has confirmed a mass sign-up of Unification Church members i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

Son Heung-min's Work Visa & Top Korean Experts in Chains: Last August, the news of footballer Son Heung-min's transfer to the American professional soccer team LAFC thrilled many. His rapi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.20

Trump Administration Proposes Drastic Increase to H-1B Visa Fees: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that could reshape the landscape for tech companies and high-skilled foreign workers, a new Tru ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.20