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Incheon International Airport, South Korea's main aviation gateway, will undergo a comprehensive renovation of its aging Terminal 1 by 2035, with total costs exceeding 1.77 trillion won (about $129 million), the operator announced Tuesday. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure, baggage handling, IT systems, and passenger amenities, with phased execution to minimize disruptions.
A Bank of America vice president has been identified as one of two victims in a stabbing at Times Square. Erin Piacenti, 32, died from her injuries; police fatally shot the suspect at the scene.
Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival, held during the seventh lunar month starting mid-August, is a time when the living prepare offerings and spaces for ancestral spirits. Communal rituals, opera performances, and traditional arts honor the dead while strengthening community ties.
South Korea welcomed over 2 million foreign medical tourists in 2025, surpassing official targets, according to a joint report by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and KHIDI. The growth was led by Japanese, American, and Chinese visitors, with emerging markets also showing double-digit increases.
A recent poll indicates that seven in ten South Koreans support restricting social media for teenagers, reflecting growing societal concerns about online risks and mental health impacts. The survey result may push policymakers to accelerate legal measures.
Repairs to a section of expressway in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, damaged by a strong earthquake in July will take at least two years, the operator said. The damage has disrupted traffic and prompted the use of alternative routes.
A new survey shows nearly half of Japanese households lack adequate disaster preparedness despite a summer of earthquakes, typhoons, extreme heat, and floods. Experts warn this gap could worsen impacts as climate change drives more frequent emergencies, urging proactive measures like stocking supplies and making evacuation plans.
National leaders have approved a policy to grant clemency and reduce prison sentences for 2,500 inmates, following a review by judicial agencies. The move underscores the Party and State's leniency policy, encouraging rehabilitation and early reintegration.
A new study presented at the ESC annual meeting in Munich indicates that sleeping an extra one to two hours on weekends can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, particularly in inactive individuals. The study, based on over 40,000 South Korean adults, found a 6% overall risk reduction, rising to 9% with an optimal 1 hour 37 minutes of extra sleep. However, researchers caution that excessive catch-up sleep may negate the benefits.
A Japanese government survey shows most adults aged 15-39 support restricting children's social media use, but teens are less supportive, revealing a generational divide. The findings will inform ongoing policy discussions on protecting minors online.
