Kang Kyung-sook Elected Chair of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Party
Kang Kyung-sook, a proportional representative member of the Justice Innovation Party, has been elected as the chair of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Party.According to Yonhap News on the 22nd, the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Party held a party member meeting at its office that day, where Kang was elected as the chair after running unopposed.Voting by Jeonbuk party members and national delegates took place over three days starting on the 20th. Kang received 93.1% of the votes in favor, w
Police Officer Arrested for Falsely Closing Missing Person Case in Jeju
A police officer in Jeju has been urgently arrested for allegedly falsifying the closure of a missing person report involving 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran, who has been missing for over three months. The Jeju Police Agency announced that at 3:29 p.m. on August 22, they arrested Officer A from the Jeju Western Police Station on charges of dereliction of duty, forgery of public documents, and obstruction of official duties. The arrest followed a comprehensive investigation into cases handled by Officer
Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Strikes Off the East Coast of Jeju
On the 22nd, the Meteorological Agency reported that a magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred at 7:09 PM, 79 kilometers off the east coast of Seogwipo, Jeju.The epicenter was located at a latitude of 33.18 degrees north and a longitude of 127.41 degrees east, with a depth of 19 kilometers.The Meteorological Agency stated, "No damage is expected from the earthquake."* This article has been translated by AI.
KPGA Dong-A Membership Open Round 3 Postponed Due to Severe Weather
The third round of the KPGA Dong-A Membership Group Open was postponed due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning. According to Yonhap News on the 22nd, the third round at the Sol Course (par 72) of the Solago Country Club in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, was halted at 2:50 p.m. due to intense rain and lightning. The KPGA delayed the resumption time twice but ultimately decided it was impossible to continue, pushing the remaining matches to the following day. The tournament
Fire Breaks Out at Yeosu Power Plant, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out at a power plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, prompting firefighting efforts from local authorities.According to Yonhap News, the fire started around 4:08 p.m. on August 22 at a power plant in the Jungheung-dong area of Yeosu.No workers were present at the site during the incident, and there have been no reports of injuries so far.The fire department has deployed 27 fire trucks and 78 personnel to combat the blaze.The fire originated from a coal dust filter system located ap
Fire Breaks Out at Yeosu Power Plant, No Injuries Reported
Fire broke out at a power plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, prompting firefighting efforts from local authorities.According to Yonhap News, the fire started around 4:08 p.m. at a power plant in the Jungheung-dong area of Yeosu.No workers were present at the site during the incident, and there have been no reports of injuries so far.The fire department has deployed 27 vehicles and 78 personnel to combat the blaze.The fire originated from a coal dust filter system located approximately 100 me
YMTC Plans to Raise 33 Billion Yuan Through IPO
Chinese NAND flash manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) plans to raise 33 billion yuan (approximately $4.6 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO). Following the listing procedures of CXMT in the DRAM sector, YMTC's move intensifies competition in the memory market traditionally dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.According to Yonhap News on August 22, YMTC's parent company, Changjiang Storage Technology Co. (CCSH Corporation), submitted its listing application
Bongunsa's Former Abbot Myungjin Dies at 76 Following Diving Accident in Jeju
Bongunsa's former abbot Myungjin passed away on August 22 after an accident in the waters off Jeju's Seogwipo. He was 76 years old and had 52 years of monastic experience.According to Yonhap News, Myungjin was rescued at 9:38 a.m. near Haye Port in Seogwipo while floating in the water.The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, along with police and fire authorities, reported that the monk was in cardiac arrest at the time of rescue. He was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead at 10:28 a.m.
Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol Calls for Enhanced Security Measures
Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized the need for a security posture that is as effective as real-life situations during the conclusion of the 2026 Eulji exercise on August 21.At the '2026 Eulji Exercise Evaluation Meeting,' Mayor Park reviewed the key outcomes of the recent exercise and assessed the city's emergency response capabilities.This year's Eulji exercise focused on enhancing the response capabilities of administrative agencies in preparation for emergencies and establishing proacti
U.S. Advocacy Groups Call for FTC Investigation into Big Tech's Book Destruction Practices
U.S. advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the practices of big tech companies that purchase books in bulk for artificial intelligence (AI) training, only to scan and then destroy the originals.On August 21, the advocacy group Demand Progress Education Fund and 17 other organizations sent a joint letter to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador, requesting an investigation into whether the book purchasing and destruction practices of AI comp