The Democratic Party reaffirmed its commitment to President Lee Jae-myung's national agenda and initiated serious discussions aimed at ensuring the success of his administration. The party gathered on August 27 in Incheon to discuss legislative proposals centered around three major projects as it enters the second year of Lee's presidency.During the workshop, the party shared results from a recent poll indicating negative perceptions among the 2030 generation. This prompted discussions on how to

The long-awaited expansion of the 20.1-kilometer section of National Route 23 from Daedeok Yeonji to Sunji in Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province, has received the green light from the government after passing the feasibility study.On August 26, Jangheung County announced that the project had successfully cleared the seventh financial investment evaluation committee review by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. The total project cost is 369.4 billion won, fully funded by the national gover

The Samho Library in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, will offer a range of fall reading and cultural programs for children and local residents starting in September. On August 27, the Yeongam County government announced that the library will run six programs aimed at children and community members.The children's programs include two courses: 'Reading Education for Our Children Using Textbook Materials' and 'Shining Our History.' The 'Reading Education for Our Children Using Textbook Materials' c

As of the afternoon of August 27, the death toll from the massive landslides and floods in Nepal's border region with Tibet, China, has risen to 270, according to reports from BBC and CNN citing Nepal police. This marks an increase of over 100 from the previously reported figure of 165.Currently, 826 people are reported missing in Nepal, including 579 tourists (466 foreigners and 113 Nepalese), security personnel (44 from the Nepal Army, 28 from the Nepal Police, and 13 from the Armed Police), a

The Democratic Party of Korea received updates on the progress of the three major mega projects, a key national agenda of the Lee Jae-myung administration, from Prime Minister Han Seung-sook and various ministers on August 27.During a press briefing at the '2026 National Assembly Workshop' held at the Inspire Hotel in Incheon, spokesperson Lee Joo-hee stated, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Han, ministers presented on the theme of advancing into the AI era and the three mega projects."Le

Hampyeong County in South Jeolla Province is recycling trees damaged by a large forest fire into sawdust for livestock farmers. This initiative aims to supply potentially wasted forest resources to farmers while addressing tree disposal, supporting farmers, and promoting resource circulation. On August 27, Hampyeong County announced that it has provided 158 tons of sawdust, produced from trees harvested in the area affected by the major forest fire in April 2023, to local livestock farmers free

About 7,000 citizens will run through downtown Seoul to wish for the successful hosting of the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD).The organizing committee for the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day, along with Catholic Peace Broadcasting and Peace Newspaper, announced on the 27th that they will hold the 'Peace Run for the Success of the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day' at 7:30 a.m. on November 28 at the Cultural Square of Yeouido Park.The Peace Run is a participatory festival designed to allow citizens to experience

A peace activist, Kim Ah-hyun (alias Haechu), who attempted to enter the restricted Gaza Strip, lost a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' order to return her passport.On August 27, the Administrative Division 12 of the Seoul Administrative Court, led by Judge Kang Jae-won, ruled against Kim in her lawsuit to cancel the passport return order.The court stated, "There are no procedural defects in the order, and the grounds for the order are recognized under Article 19, Sec

The Gwangju Metropolitan City and Shinsegae have joined forces to conserve the Gangjin Bay ecosystem, a key habitat for migratory birds such as swans. The initiative goes beyond simple environmental cleanup to include habitat restoration, community involvement, and expanding markets for local agricultural and fishery products.On August 27, Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae and Shinsegae CEO Park Joo-hyung signed a memorandum of understanding for biodiversity conservation and regional coexistence at th