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Heavy Rain Continues in Southern South Korea
WorldKorea Herald16d ago

Heavy Rain Continues in Southern South Korea

Heavy rain is expected to continue in the southern regions of South Korea until Monday, with significant precipitation anticipated across parts of the Gyeongsang and Jeolla regions.

Otoki Ramyon Invests in New Export Facility
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

Otoki Ramyon Invests in New Export Facility

Otoki Ramyon, a Korean instant noodle manufacturer, announced a 200 billion won ($133 million) investment to build a new export-dedicated production facility in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, to meet increasing global demand.

Missing Diver Rescued 24 km Offshore After 12 Hours at Sea
WorldKorea Herald4mo ago

Missing Diver Rescued 24 km Offshore After 12 Hours at Sea

A diver who went missing off the coast of Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, was rescued in waters near Samcheok, Gangwon Province, approximately 24 kilometers from his last known location and 12 hours after his disappearance. Authorities confirmed the successful rescue operation.

Visa denials for foreign students expose ministry policy gap
PoliticsKorea Herald5mo ago

Visa denials for foreign students expose ministry policy gap

Visa denials have blocked 167 international students under 19 from attending vocational schools in South Korea for the 2026 academic year, prompting calls for closer coordination among government agencies, a National Assembly report said Monday. The report from the National Assembly Research Service said 100 students were denied visas in South Jeolla Province, followed by 33 in North Gyeongsang Province and 17 each in North Jeolla and South Chungcheong provinces, after being admitted to vocation

Nationwide mobilization order issued for Miryang wildfire
EnvironmentKorea Herald6mo ago

Nationwide mobilization order issued for Miryang wildfire

Fire authorities are working to contain a wildfire that broke out on a hill in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. Authorities were dispatched to the site at 4:21 p.m. Monday after receiving a report of a fire on a hillside in Geomse-ri, Samnangjin-eup. The fire was reported at an altitude of about 250 meters. Concerned about the fire spreading, officials issued a Level 1 wildfire response at 5 p.m. A Level 1 response is issued when the estimated damaged area exceeds 10 hectares and containment

South Korea Reopens Hundreds of Thousands of Missing Persons Cases
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South Korea Reopens Hundreds of Thousands of Missing Persons Cases

Following the discovery of victims' remains and mounting public pressure, South Korean authorities have launched a comprehensive review of previously closed missing persons cases. The investigation has escalated into a national scandal, prompting high-level government scrutiny and procedural reforms.

Eight Injured in Gyeongsan Apartment Explosion
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Eight Injured in Gyeongsan Apartment Explosion

Eight people sustained injuries in a suspected explosion that occurred in an apartment facilities office in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Heatwave Intensifies Across Europe and East Asia, Triggering Warnings
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Heatwave Intensifies Across Europe and East Asia, Triggering Warnings

An intense heatwave is gripping parts of Europe, with several countries issuing red alerts and water restrictions, while South Korea has issued its first emergency heatwave warning under a new rating system. Temperatures are expected to exceed 30-35°C in many affected regions.

Torrential Rain Causes Havoc in Geoje and Tongyeong, South Korea
WorldKorea Herald15d ago

Torrential Rain Causes Havoc in Geoje and Tongyeong, South Korea

Torrential rain over the weekend has caused widespread damage in parts of Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province, leaving areas covered in mud and debris. The downpour resulted in one fatality and significant flooding of roads and buildings.

South Korean Teacher Investigated for Filming Noisy Students
WorldKorea Herald19d ago

South Korean Teacher Investigated for Filming Noisy Students

A contract middle school teacher in North Gyeongsang Province is under investigation for alleged emotional abuse after filming students for several seconds to quiet a noisy classroom, prompting a teachers' union to criticize the response.

Pedestrian Bridge Collapses in Pohang, South Korea
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Pedestrian Bridge Collapses in Pohang, South Korea

Seventeen people were rescued after a pedestrian bridge connecting the mainland to an observation deck collapsed in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, cutting off their only route back to shore.

South Korea to recruit civilian residents for Dokdo islets
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

South Korea to recruit civilian residents for Dokdo islets

The government of Ulleung-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, announced plans to recruit people to live on South Korea's easternmost Dokdo islets, which have been uninhabited since its only two registered residents recently passed away.

Manual Aircraft Manufacturing at Kencoa Aerospace
BusinessKorea Herald2mo ago

Manual Aircraft Manufacturing at Kencoa Aerospace

A report from Kencoa Aerospace's Plant 1 in South Gyeongsang Province details how aircraft parts are still largely assembled by hand using metal jigs before being drilled, riveted, and structured for global aerospace supply.

Volvo CE and Posco Partner for Construction Machinery Development
BusinessKorea Herald4mo ago

Volvo CE and Posco Partner for Construction Machinery Development

Volvo Construction Equipment and Posco have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing core materials and technologies for carbon-neutral construction machinery. The agreement was signed at Volvo’s plant in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.

Fighter jet crashes in Yeongju; pilot makes emergency escape
WorldKorea Herald6mo ago

Fighter jet crashes in Yeongju; pilot makes emergency escape

An F-16C fighter jet crashed near Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province on Wednesday, but the pilot safely ejected, the Air Force said. The aircraft, assigned to Chungju Air Base, went down in a mountainous area near Yeongju at about 7:31 p.m. during a nighttime training exercise, according to the Air Force. "The pilot ejected safely and has been confirmed unharmed, and no civilian damage has been reported at this time," the Air Force said in a text message to reporters. The Air Force said it has