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Centrum Air’s Incheon–Tashkent Adventure Takes Off with 90% Load

Centrum Air’s Incheon–Tashkent Adventure Takes Off with 90% Load

Centrum Air’s new Incheon–Tashkent route launched with high demand, inclusive fares, and a peek at cultural and traveler excitement.

Travel
Oct 12, 2025
Russia Propels Iran’s Nahid-2 Satellite into Orbit

Russia Propels Iran’s Nahid-2 Satellite into Orbit

Russia successfully launched Iran’s Nahid-2 communications satellite aboard a Soyuz rocket, highlighting deepening ties amid mixed community reactions and strategic implications.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Korea’s National Cancer Center Launches Ambitious NGS Precision Medicine Consortium

Korea’s National Cancer Center Launches Ambitious NGS Precision Medicine Consortium

Korea’s National Cancer Center has kicked off a five-year national consortium to build an 80 000-case clinical-NGS big data platform for precision oncology, supported by top hospitals, AI tools, and strong community interest.

Healthcare
Oct 12, 2025
Shake-Up in the Prosecutor’s Office: New Faces and Mass Resignations

Shake-Up in the Prosecutor’s Office: New Faces and Mass Resignations

On October 12, 2025, the Justice Ministry unveiled its first high-level prosecutor appointments under President Lee’s administration, prompting mass resignations of former Yoon-aligned leaders and sparking heated online debates about Korea’s prosecutorial reform.

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
When Duty Becomes Unbearable: The Changwon Officer’s Tragedy

When Duty Becomes Unbearable: The Changwon Officer’s Tragedy

A 30-something police officer found dead at home in Changwon shines a harsh light on Korea’s overworked law enforcement culture and its urgent mental health crisis.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Renault Korea’s Early Wage Deal Sparks Industry Buzz

Renault Korea’s Early Wage Deal Sparks Industry Buzz

Renault Korea has sealed its 2025 wage talks with a 103,500 KRW base pay hike, a 2.5 million KRW one-time bonus and a 150% productivity incentive, marking the first dispute-free settlement among major automakers this year.

Business
Oct 12, 2025
Air Premia’s 8th Anniversary Accelerates Americas Expansion

Air Premia’s 8th Anniversary Accelerates Americas Expansion

Celebrating eight years of hybrid airline innovation, Air Premia charts a bold course towards the Americas with new Dreamliner routes and community engagement.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Special Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Unification Church Leader

Special Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Unification Church Leader

On October 2nd, Special Prosecutor Min Jung-gi formally requested an arrest warrant for former Unification Church global headquarters chief Mr. Yoon, accused of gifting luxury items to First Lady Kim Gun-hee in exchange for political favors.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Bridging Horizons: Korea’s Special Envoy Visits Malaysia

Bridging Horizons: Korea’s Special Envoy Visits Malaysia

Lee Jae-myung’s first ASEAN envoy delegation led by Kim Young-choon visited Malaysia to deliver a presidential letter, discuss FTA, defense, AI, and seek support for Korean peace efforts.

politics
Oct 12, 2025
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