The government’s ‘Five Extremes and Three Specials’ initiative is a new growth strategy aimed at connecting regions into cohesive living zones, ensuring that opportunities are accessible regardless of where one lives. Daily life has already begun to transcend administrative boundaries, with commuting, school, hospital visits, job searches, and cultural activities becoming routine across multiple cities.While living zones have evolved, transportation has not kept pace with these changes. Despite

A mobile shelter utilizing a 1-ton truck is drawing attention for providing farmers with a place to rest close to their work sites during the heatwave. According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Seed Management Office, a mobile shelter measuring approximately 5 pyeong has been created this year to prevent heat-related illnesses among agricultural workers. The idea for this shelter originated from the practical staff at the Seed Management Office, who are familiar with the condition

The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City will host the 'Namdo K-Garden Festival' in conjunction with the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, transforming downtown Yeosu into a large-scale garden. According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City on August 9, the festival will take place from September 11 to October 31, covering approximately 15,000 square meters from Yeosu's Yeosodong cultural street to the scenic plaza. Under the slogan 'Yeosu Night Garden Embracing Islands,' the event ai

"I will transform the Korea Expressway Corporation into a company that integrates AI mobility infrastructure and service platforms," said Yoo Jeong-hoon, the newly appointed president of the Korea Expressway Corporation. For Yoo, highways are no longer just roads for cars.The plan is to connect power and data across the national highway network while integrating autonomous driving and future mobility. The goal is to redefine the highways, once the main arteries of South Korea's industrial era, i

South Korean lawmaker Seo Sam-seok, chair of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee, visited agricultural sites in Yeongam struggling with water supply due to drought. On August 7, Seo, accompanied by Yeongam Mayor Woo Seung-hee, inspected the Bangadeul Reservoir in Samho-eup to evaluate the water supply conditions for nearby farmland. Local residents and officials were present to discuss the ongoing heatwave and lack of rainfall affecting agricu

Pulmuone Foundation announced on August 9 that two outstanding works from its '4th Children's Science Theater Festival' won gold and silver awards in the video category at the 'International Science Theater Festival 2026 (ISDC)'.Now in its 11th year, the International Science Theater Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Asia-Pacific Network of Science Centers (ASPAC). This year, the festival selected winners in two video categories—short films and short clips—and two live performance cat

농협하나로유통 has been caught repeatedly unlawfully receiving incentives for new product listings, even for items that have been on the market for as long as 8 years and 9 months. On August 9, the Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced it would impose a fine of 462 million won (approximately $4.6 million) on Nonghyup Hanaro Distribution for delaying the provision of written contracts to suppliers and for receiving promotional staff without prior agreements.According to the KFTC's investigation

As sea temperatures rise due to a heatwave, the phenomenon of 'hitflation' is causing seafood prices to soar, exacerbated by losses in some fish farms.According to Yonhap News on August 9, the price of 300 grams of flounder sashimi at large supermarkets is around 25,000 won. This marks a significant increase compared to May, when a promotional event saw 360 grams of flounder sashimi sold for 19,000 won.Wholesale prices are also on the rise. The Korea Fisheries Association's weekly seafood trends

The government has decided to include youth experts in a key committee that reviews and approves corporate restructuring and entry into new industries. This initiative aims to actively incorporate the flexible and on-the-ground perspectives of young people into business restructuring policies amid rapidly changing industrial landscapes, including artificial intelligence, eco-friendliness, and digital transformation.On August 9, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it is publ