The South Korean government announced an 800 trillion won ($519 billion) investment to establish a new semiconductor manufacturing hub centered in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, drawing mixed reactions from local residents.

A Gwangju District Court has given a suspended prison sentence to a 54-year-old employer for abusing a Sri Lankan worker at a brick factory in Naju, South Jeolla Province.

A fire broke out at a cold storage warehouse in Wando, South Jeolla Province, resulting in the death of one firefighter and another going missing as search and containment efforts continued.

Visitors strolled among bright yellow cornelian cherry flowers in the village of Sansuyu, in Gurye, South jeolla Province, nestled in the foothills of Jirisan, as early spring unfolds across the countryside. The village has turned a vivid shade of yellow as sansuyu flowers bloom across the hillsides. Streams that remained frozen during the winter have thawed, signaling the arrival of warmer days. With lighter clothing and cameras in hand, visitors walked along scenic paths, taking in the seasona

The planned integration of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province has entered a crucial phase following the National Assembly’s passage of a special merger support law, though several key issues remain unresolved ahead of the scheduled launch. The approval makes the southwestern region the only area in Korea where administrative integration talks are actively moving toward realization. However, sensitive matters, including the scale of central government support and the location of major administrati

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating potential locations for new chip fabrication plants in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province. This move is supported by the government's 800 trillion won ($514.7 billion) semiconductor investment plan aimed at expanding domestic chip production.

Two high school students, aged 16 and 17, were found dead after reportedly falling from an apartment building in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

IKSAN, South Jeolla Province — Harim Group, Korea’s 30th-largest conglomerate by assets, is best known for its leading poultry processing and distribution business. Now positioning itself as a global food and agribusiness company, the group is expanding its reach with a focus on premium ready-to-eat meals. The Korea Herald toured Harim's First Kitchen, a 520 billion won ($347 million) advanced food manufacturing complex in Iksan, on Friday. Operated by Harim Industrial, the facility comprises fo

The 25th Gwangyang Maehwa Festival will run through March 22 at Gwanyang Maehwa Village in South Jeolla Province. The annual event celebrates the blooming of plum blossoms that blanket the hills along the Seomjin River, creating one of Korea’s most iconic early-spring landscapes. Visitors can enjoy folk painting, media art exhibitions, a stamp tour and live busking performances. Hands-on activities include traditional archery and a plum-themed healing therapy session, each costing 6,000 won. Oth

Local governments across South Korea are scrambling to find new uses for shuttered schools amid a declining student population, while a parallel movement is unfolding on social media, where individuals are taking the initiative to renovate and reimagine closed campuses. According to the Ministry of Education, the cumulative number of shuttered schools surpassed 4,000 in 2025, with South Jeolla Province recording the highest number at 854. In contrast, only seven schools have closed in Seoul sinc

The Muan Lotus Festival, South Jeolla Province's signature summer event, is set to run from June 26 to 28 at Muan Hoesan White Lotus Pond, alongside other festivals and sights across Korea.

A funeral service was held for two firefighters, Senior Fire Lt. Park Seung-won and Fire Sgt. Noh Tae-you, who died while battling a blaze at a seafood cold storage facility in Wando, South Jeolla Province.

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

The Gurye Sansuyu Festival takes place from March 14 to 22 in Gurye-gun, South Jeolla Province, celebrating the bloom of sansuyu, or cornelian cherry blossoms, which blanket the area in vivid yellow. Gurye is home to the nation’s largest sansuyu colonies, drawing visitors for scenic flower walks and countryside views. Included are an opening concert, traditional ritual praying for a good harvest, sansuyu fruit-peeling contest, rice cake pounding and children’s craft workshops. Visitors can strol