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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Korea’s Incheon airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport achieved a historic milestone in global aviation by recording 1 billion cumulative passengers in the shortest period among the world’s major hub airports, the airport operator said on Tuesday. According to Incheon International Airport Corp (IIAC), the airport crossed the 1 billion passenger mark just 25 years and three months after its opening in March 2001, outpacing all historic rival global hubs. Germany’s Munich Airport required 33 years and 10...
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
A $450 taxi fare sparks fresh concerns over tourist scams in South Korea
A series of high-profile overcharging incidents is raising fresh concerns over whether South Korea’s tourism infrastructure is keeping pace with its growing international reputation. The latest case involved a Taiwanese tourist who said he was charged nearly 700,000 won (450) for a taxi ride from eastern Seoul to Incheon Airport — roughly 10 times the usual fare. The tourist said on social media that he used Uber on May 30 to travel from Jayang-dong in Seoul’s Gwangjin-gu to Incheon Internation
Korea Times News
· Jul 2, 2026
$445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare
$445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok
KLANG: Lebih 60,000 pengguna dijangka menggunakan perkhidmatan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Shah Alam (LRT3) yang akan mula beroperasi esok dan dibuka secara percuma selama sebulan sehingga 31 Julai ini. Kemudahan itu boleh diakses melalui 20 stesen disepanjang 37.8 kilometer dari Johan Setia, Klang yang menghubungkan dengan Bandar Raya Shah Alam dan Bandar Utama, Petaling ... Read more The post 60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Malay Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The long-awaited Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line linking Shah Alam and surrounding areas...
Trend News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
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Related coverage for "South Korea’s Incheon airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time": The korea Herald News — A $450 taxi fare sparks fresh concerns over tourist scams in South Korea. Korea Times News — $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare. Utusan Malaysia — 60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok. Malay Mail — Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday. Trend News Agency — IRU highlights Kyrgyzstan’s growing road transport and transit potential (Exclusive)