The North Gyeongsang Province city of Gimcheon is transforming its popular annual Gimbap Festival into a permanent tourist attraction, capitalizing on a viral naming misunderstanding to boost local tourism.
Police confirmed that a male lecturer admitted to killing a 25-year-old student in North Gyeongsang Province, with court proceedings underway regarding his detention.
Geoje and parts of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, have been designated as special disaster zones following days of heavy rain, as recovery efforts continue.
The torrential rain that battered Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province over the past two days was equivalent to what the region would normally receive over an entire summer, weather…
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.
South Korea has issued a national firefighting mobilization order, deploying fire trucks from across the country to South Gyeongsang Province. The measure responds to a worsening drought in the region, impacting reservoir storage.
South Korean police have released surveillance footage of a suspect in a murder case in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, as the assailant remains at large over a month after the home invasion and killing.
South Korean police are investigating a Thursday explosion and fire at an apartment complex in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, as a possible premeditated attack by a resident involved in a dispute with management.
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.
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences for three men accused of shooting two dogs with BB guns at a restaurant in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, requesting two-year terms during a hearing.
A masked assailant suspected of killing a woman in her 60s in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, two weeks ago remains at large. South Korean police have yet to identify the man involved in the stabbing.
A man in his 50s received a suspended prison term for repeatedly assaulting his 11-year-old son at their home in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, due to the child's gaming and sleeping habits.
Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva from Gamsansa Period - Unified Silla (668–935) Provenance - North Gyeongsang Province Materials - Granite Dimensions - 270 cm in height Designation - National…
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.
BAT Korea Manufacturing is demonstrating how its ESG initiatives are moving beyond one-off charitable acts to sustained, community-focused actions at its plant in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province.
Three individuals died after a fire erupted inside a wind turbine at a wind energy park in Yongdeok County, Gyeongsang North Province, South Korea. Following this and other accidents, the county chief is now formally requesting the dismantling of all wind turbines in the facility.
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
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
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.
Three sanitation workers were killed early Wednesday in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, when their garbage truck collided with a dump truck at an intersection.
President Lee Jae Myung has urged for immediate actions to mitigate damage from torrential rains that have severely affected the country's southern region, particularly South Gyeongsang Province.
An article revisits the life and rebellion of historical figure Kaneko Fumiko, detailing a visit to her memorial hall located in North Gyeongsang Province.
Residents of South Korea's North Gyeongsang Province have launched a joint lawsuit against the government, demanding compensation for damages incurred from massive wildfires in the region last year.
A fatal apartment fire in Gyeongsan, South Korea, is being investigated as a possible act of revenge following a police complaint. The sole fatality was identified as a good Samaritan who attempted to help others during the blaze.
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.
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.
South Korean police have requested an arrest warrant for an elderly man accused of a knife attack against two people in a beauty salon in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. The suspect is under investigation for attempted murder.
A security guard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, had an unexpected treasure hunt when he found nearly 100 grams of gold hidden inside a discarded electric rice cooker.
Three university students were killed when their car skidded and crashed into a parked bus in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, early Wednesday morning.
An 8-year-old German Shepherd named Turi, a rescue dog with the Gyeongsangnam-do Fire Department, is set to retire on May 29 after six years of service and is now up for adoption.
Clashes between union members and police continued late into the night in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, after a truck struck protesters at a logistics center, killing one worker.
Visitors are flocking to cherry blossom-lined streets and railway tracks in Jinhae, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, as the nation's largest spring flower festival begins.
A fire at a wind power facility in Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, resulted in the deaths of three workers. The blaze quickly spread to nearby hills.
The 2026 Uljin Snow Crab and Red Snow Crab Festival is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 2 at Hupo Port in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province.
Police confirmed that a Chinese national accused of killing a female graduate student confessed to scattering her body parts in Gyeongsan and northwestern Gyeonggi Province, rather than keeping them in one location.
A Chinese female student who had been missing for several days in South Korea was found dead in Gyeongsan, leading to the arrest of a man in his 30s. The Chinese consulate general confirmed the tragic discovery.
Recovery efforts began in South Gyeongsang, South Korea, after record-breaking rainfall battered the region, with authorities warning of possible landslides as hundreds struggle to return to normalcy.
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.
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.
Police have released new details and offered a W100 million reward in the search for a suspect accused of killing a woman in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, as the investigation enters its 55th day.
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.
A woman in her 50s has died from burns sustained in an arson-related explosion at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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.
The search for a 76-year-old man, who was swept away in a torrent during heavy rain while walking in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, has entered its third day.
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.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has announced the selection of Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province and Gijang in Busan as sites for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and one small modular reactor, respectively.
A "super watermelon" weighing 23.63 kilograms was harvested at a farm in Wollim Village, Uichang-gu, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, more than twice the size of a typical watermelon.
An initial examination of an 11-year-old boy found dead near Juwangsan peak in North Gyeongsang Province suggests he died from injuries sustained in a fall, according to police. A decision on an autopsy is pending.
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.
Footage obtained by a local civic group suggests that two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system launch vehicles operated by US Forces Korea have returned to their original base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
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