Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol Calls for Effective Welfare Policies
Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized the need for effective welfare policies that citizens can truly feel on August 28.During a mid-term report meeting for the 6th Gwangju Community Welfare Plan, Mayor Park called for the development of welfare policies that have tangible impacts on residents' lives.The meeting, held at the Sunam Hall of the city hall, included Park Kwang-sung, the private chair of the Gwangju Community Welfare Council, and other council members. It focused on the mid-term re
Ansan Fire Department Enhances Cardiac Arrest Response Training
The Ansan Fire Department is focusing on hands-on training to improve the expertise of its personnel and establish a swift collaboration system in response to cardiac arrest incidents. According to the fire department, specialized training in advanced cardiac life support and team-based simulations took place from August 26 to 28 for paramedics and ambulance personnel. This training aims to enhance the professional capabilities of responders to ensure a rapid and systematic response immediately
Bankruptcy Sidesteps Restructuring Law: How Will Gwangyang Health University Protect Students and Staff?
The 'Private University Restructuring Support Act' and its enforcement decree, aimed at facilitating proactive management normalization and orderly exits for struggling universities, were fully implemented on August 15. However, Gwangyang Health University, which is set to close on August 31, is confirmed not to be subject to this law. Due to financial difficulties culminating in a court bankruptcy ruling, the university's fate will be determined through bankruptcy proceedings rather than the va
Death Toll from Floods in Nepal and Tibet Rises to 552, Total Missing Nears 2,100
The death toll from the massive floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border this week has risen to 552. The total number of dead and missing has surpassed 2,000. According to reports from BBC and The Guardian, Nepalese police announced that as of 3 p.m. local time, 547 bodies had been recovered. This marks an increase of nearly 80 from the 469 reported earlier that morning and exceeds the 538 reported by the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Additionally, a total
Gwangmyeong City Corporation Hosts Leadership Seminar on Adapting to Change
Gwangmyeong City Corporation held a leadership seminar on August 28 to address the rapidly changing work environment and enhance communication and collaboration within the organization. According to the corporation, the seminar took place in the main conference room and featured a lecture by Han Jeong-gwang, head of the Management Planning Division, on the topic 'Becoming a Strong Leader Who Does Not Collapse in the Age of AX Transformation.' The seminar aimed to share the roles and communicatio
China's 'Number Two' Military Official Zhang Youxia Officially Removed from Position
Zhang Youxia, the second-highest ranking official in the Chinese military, has officially lost his position as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC).According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, the National People's Congress (NPC) decided on August 28 to revoke Zhang's title during a meeting of its Standing Committee. Liu Zhenli, a member of the CMC who also fell from grace, was stripped of his position on the same day.Following President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campa
Nepal Floods: All 10 Stranded South Koreans Rescued
All 10 South Koreans stranded at a hydropower construction site in Nepal due to flooding have been moved to safety.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on August 28, "one of our citizens remaining at the temporary shelter and one embassy staff member were transported to a safe area using a Nepalese military helicopter." The evacuated citizen is a site manager from Doosan Enerbility.Previously, the South Koreans had been isolated since August 26 when roads around the site were washed aw
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to Address Blue House's Request Next Week
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae announced that he will provide an official response next week regarding the Blue House's request for a new Supreme Court nominee. He submitted a statement indicating that he will not attend the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for August 31, citing the separation of powers and judicial independence.Speaking to reporters as he left the Supreme Court building in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on August 28 at 6:11 p.m., Cho express
Prosecutors Abandon Appeal in Case of Former Lawmaker Noh Woong-rae, Confirming Acquittal
Noh Woong-rae, a former lawmaker of the Democratic Party, has been acquitted of bribery and illegal political funding charges. This decision comes after prosecutors announced on August 28 that they would not appeal the appellate court's ruling.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office stated, "We have decided not to appeal the ruling regarding the bribery case involving former lawmaker Noh."Prosecutors explained that they considered recent court rulings that strictly evaluate the legality o
26 Securities Firms Offer Fee Discounts for Visually Impaired Customers
The financial investment industry is enhancing accessibility for disabled customers by reviewing service and infrastructure improvements and sharing best practices.The Financial Investment Association announced that it held a meeting on improving financial accessibility for the disabled on August 28 at the Financial Investment Center in Yeouido, Seoul.Attendees included Jeong Hyeong-kyu, head of the Financial Investment Association, and chief consumer protection officers from 20 securities firms