Purple Island Summer Night Filled with Song: 'Island-Set Singing Contest' Thrives with Residents and Tourists
The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City successfully concluded the 'Island-Set Singing Contest' on Purple Island in Sinan, attracting enthusiastic participation from residents and tourists.On July 31, the city reported that over 1,000 people, including locals and visitors, attended the event held on Anjwa Island's Purple Island.This event was designed as an interactive cultural tourism program where residents and tourists enjoyed singing and performances against the backdrop of the island's
Tomato Festival in Hwacheon Expands to 10 Days, Attracts Large Crowds
“Things have really changed this year.” The 2026 Hwacheon Tomato Festival kicked off on July 31 with a vibrant pre-festival event, showcasing a new look compared to previous years. The concert venue was filled to capacity even before the official opening, and food stalls and activity areas were bustling with early visitors. The festival has been extended from three days to ten, and the layout has been redesigned, changes that were evident throughout the venue. At 5 p.m. on July 31, the area a
Heat Illness Warning as Nationwide Heatwave and Tropical Nights Persist, Southern Regions Reaching 39 Degrees
On Sunday, August 2, a heatwave and tropical nights will continue across the country. With the maximum perceived temperatures expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius in most areas, caution is advised regarding heat-related illnesses.In particular, the southern regions, including Gyeongnam, are forecasted to experience maximum perceived temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, prompting recommendations to limit outdoor activities over the weekend.Additionally, tropical nights, characterized
U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tankers Attacked in Hormuz Strait
As military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, armed attacks and explosions targeting tankers have raised alarms in the global energy market near the Hormuz Strait, the world's largest oil transport route.According to Reuters, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on August 1 that a tanker navigating approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Lima, Oman, was struck by an unidentified projectile.The attack severely damaged the vessel's engine r
Gunpo Mayor Emphasizes Uncompromising Commitment to Citizen Safety
Han Dae-hee, the mayor of Gunpo, emphasized on August 1 that "the safety of citizens is the top priority of the administration that cannot be compromised under any circumstances." On this day, Mayor Han conducted on-site safety inspections at key water play facilities in the city following a recent safety incident at a children's park. Rather than merely addressing facility improvements, the mayor personally checked the sites to reaffirm his commitment to prioritizing citizen safety. Mayo
Record Heat Wave Hits Yangsan, South Korea; Heat-Related Illnesses Surpass Seoul
A record-breaking heat wave has struck the Yeongnam region, causing the number of heat-related illnesses in Gyeongnam to surpass that of Seoul for the first time.Yangsan, Gyeongnam, recorded a high of 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.9 degrees Fahrenheit) after breaking temperature records for two consecutive days. The Korea Disease Control Agency (KDCA) announced that the risk of heat-related illnesses will remain at the highest level, 'Level 4,' until August 4.According to Yonhap News Agency, the KDC
Kwon Young-jin Declines to Resign Amid Controversy Over Committee Assignments
Kwon Young-jin, a member of the ruling People Power Party, has stated that he will not voluntarily resign amid controversy surrounding his actions towards floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik regarding committee assignments.According to political sources on August 1, Kwon expressed his position in a text message sent to fellow party members.Previously, on July 23, Kwon protested after being assigned as the secretary of the Administrative Safety Committee against his wishes. He visited the floor leader's
Mayor Kim Seong-je urges construction of Uiwang railway network for national housing policy success
Mayor Kim Seong-je emphasized on July 31 that the construction of the Uiwang railway network is essential for the success of the national housing policy.During a meeting at the National Land Development Exhibition Center with Hong Ji-seon, the Second Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Mayor Kim requested active government support for key railway projects in Uiwang, including the extension of the Wirye-Gwacheon Line, the addition of a new station at Wolam Station on National Rou
Democratic Party Candidates Clash in Joint Speech in Chungbuk
The Democratic Party is set to hold its national convention on the 17th, as candidate Jung Cheong-rae stated on the 1st, "Just as voting is one person, one vote, I hope our competition and struggle can be one-on-one as well." However, candidates Kim Min-seok and Song Young-gil continued to direct pointed remarks at Jung.During a joint speech for the election of the party leader and supreme council members at the CJB Media Center in Cheongju, Jung remarked, "Even if I am beaten two-to-one or thre
Homeplus Employees Tighten Their Belts as Restructuring Efforts Intensify
Homeplus management and labor unions have agreed to implement stringent measures to delay salary payments and reduce certain employee benefits as part of efforts to normalize operations and facilitate corporate restructuring.On July 31, Homeplus announced that its two labor unions, the Homeplus Mart Union and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Homeplus General Labor Union, along with the employee representative body Hanmaeum Council, have committed to working together to expedite the norma