Jeonnam Provincial Council Education Committee Concludes Administrative Audit... Presents Vision for Future Education

The Education Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council announced on November 14 that it had completed the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, its 12 direct agencies, and 22 education support offices. This administrative audit was conducted from November 3 to November 14. The audit began with the main office on November 3, followed by the direct agencies and affiliated institutions on November 5, and then a four-day inspection of the 22 education support offices starting on November 6. On the final day, November 14, a comprehensive audit of the main office concluded the schedule.Assemblyman Choi Jonghoon pointed out the need for a systematic evaluation of the outcomes of autonomous school supervision and for strengthening the management of activity data. He especially emphasized the necessity of establishing a foundation for enhancing teacher competencies and adopting a systematic approach to improving student achievement. He also called for addressing

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11.15 09:49

Gwangju to Host International Exchange Festival for International Students and Citizens

An international exchange festival where international students, local youth, and citizens come together will be held in Gwangju. The Gwangju City Government announced on the 15th that the "2025 Gwangju International Student Day" will take place at the May 18 Democratic Square at 5 p.m. on the 18th. The event will feature a variety of cultural and exchange programs with participation from local universities and international students.The event will be held in conjunction with Chonnam National University's "International Exchange Day," and will include the participation of seven universities: Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Gwangju University, Honam University, Gwangju Health University, Gwangju Women's University, and Dongkang College. Programs for international students and citizens to enjoy together include the "Korean Foreigners Acrostic Poem Contest," inspired by the civil service exams of the Joseon Dynasty, a talk concert sharing experiences of studying abroad, a

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11.15 09:47

"Upstanding Businessman in His 40s Branded a Tax Evader by Baseless Fake News"

"Overnight, I became a tax evader." A, a businessman in his 40s who has been running a steel business in Gwangju for over 20 years, lost his entire daily life in early May after receiving a strange phone call. The phone rang as usual. Although it was an unknown number, he answered, thinking it might be a business contact. "Are you President 000? Why did you evade taxes?" The first words from the other end were a harsh question from an unfamiliar man. He introduced himself as a reporter from an online newspaper. He then began to make a series of one-sided allegations against A, such as, "I heard you drive a Bentley," and "I heard you hold positions at various organizations." A was bewildered. He responded, "What are you talking about? Do you have any evidence?" but the reporter simply said, "I will contact you again later," and hung up. A had never been investigated by the tax authorities for any illegal activity, so he felt uneasy but did not think much of it. However, a few days later

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11.14 23:11

If Tap Water Usage Increases, Property Owners Also Liable... Gwangju Wins Nation's First Case

A court in Gwangju has issued the nation's first ruling allowing the city to impose waterworks development charges on property owners. The decision establishes that even if decades have passed since development and water usage has far exceeded initial estimates, the property owner can still be considered the "substantial cause" of the increased demand. This precedent is expected to influence similar lawsuits by local governments across the country.The Gwangju Waterworks Headquarters announced on the 14th that "the Gwangju District Court ruled in favor of the headquarters on November 6 in a lawsuit seeking to nullify the imposition of waterworks development charges." Article 71 of the Water Supply Act stipulates that those responsible for initiating or expanding water supply facilities must bear the associated costs. The lawsuit began after the construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial apartment complex in a commercial district led to tap water usage surging to 22 times the

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11.14 18:22

"Creating a New Leap Forward for Regional Construction"... Choi Gapryul Inaugurated as New President of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Korea Housing Builders Association

The Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Housing Builders Association announced on the 14th that it held the retirement ceremony for its 11th president, Jeong Giseop, and the inauguration ceremony for its 12th president, Choi Gapryul. Choi Gapryul, who was inaugurated as the new president of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Housing Builders Association on this day, was elected as the 12th president at the regular general meeting held on October 29. President Choi currently serves as President of BBS Gwangju Buddhist Broadcasting, Vice President of the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vice President of the Central Lay Association of the Jogye Order, Chairman of the Samil Paraview Cultural Scholarship Foundation, Chairman of the Paraview Museum of Art, and Executive Vice President of the Chosun University Alumni Association.In his inaugural speech, President Choi pledged to focus on the following key initiatives: seeking solutions to local housing welfare issues and realiz

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11.14 18:21

Namwon City to Host 'Hanbok Culture Experience' Event for Tourists

Namwon City in North Jeolla Province will operate a 'Hanbok Culture Experience Event' for tourists over six weekend days from the 15th to the 30th, held around Gwanghallu Garden and Hwain Hall.According to the city on the 14th, this experience event, themed 'I Am Also a Drama Protagonist,' is an experiential tourism program that collaborates with 'Gwanghallu Garden Lounge by Hwain Hall.' It adds drama hanbok cosplay and styling experiences to the traditional cultural content of Gwanghallu Garden, offering a unique and immersive experience. The main program consists of the 'Three GO!' event, where participants 'wear (GO)' drama hanbok, 'take (GO)' instant photos, and 'upload (GO)' the photos to the Hwain Hall Instagram account. A live vote on the posts will be held on site, with popularity awards given to the winners. The top three participants in the final vote will each receive a Myeongjigak accommodation voucher worth 220,000 won. In particular, this experience is organized as a cosp

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11.14 16:20

Gwangju Bank and Gwangju Police Agency Sign Agreement to Prevent Voice Phishing Damage

Gwangju Bank announced on November 14 that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gwangju Police Agency for the prevention of voice phishing damage. The purpose of this agreement is to establish a cooperative system focused on prevention, rather than simply taking post-incident measures, in response to the recent surge in voice phishing crimes in the region. Through the agreement, the two organizations have decided to implement practical and sustainable joint response measures, including: holding regular meetings; strengthening monitoring of accounts suspected of being involved in fraud and enhancing cooperation with the 112 emergency hotline; discovering and piloting new policies for voice phishing prevention; and conducting joint promotional and educational campaigns. With the spread of crimes involving the distribution of fraudulent bank accounts using financial institutions and the connection to overseas criminal organizations, Gwangju Bank has been strengthenin

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11.14 16:19

Buan County Recruiting Participants and Implementing Organizations for "Employment Project for Persons with Disabilities"

Buan County in North Jeolla Province will be recruiting participants and implementing organizations for the "2026 Employment Project for Persons with Disabilities" from November 17 to 27.According to the county on November 14, this recruitment aims to provide stable jobs to persons with disabilities, who are considered a vulnerable group in the job market, while also supporting increased social participation and income security. The employment project for persons with disabilities for next year will allocate a total budget of 1.47 billion won to select 110 participants across four programs, which is an increase of 15 people compared to this year. The county has secured the largest number of government-supported jobs for persons with disabilities among counties in the province. By supporting "Scent of the Sea," a local vocational rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities, Buan County is leading the creation of tailored jobs suited to local conditions and the establishment of

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11.14 16:18

Seo District’s Traveling Korean Music Performance ‘Dingdong! Sseuksak Gugak’ Receives Positive Response from Residents

Jeonnam Provincial Council Education Committee Concludes Administrative Audit... Presents Vision for Future Education

Gwangju to Host International Exchange Festival for International Students and Citizens

"Upstanding Businessman in His 40s Branded a Tax Evader by Baseless Fake News"

If Tap Water Usage Increases, Property Owners Also Liable... Gwangju Wins Nation's First Case

"Creating a New Leap Forward for Regional Construction"... Choi Gapryul Inaugurated as New President of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Korea Housing Builders Association

Namwon City to Host 'Hanbok Culture Experience' Event for Tourists

Gwangju Bank and Gwangju Police Agency Sign Agreement to Prevent Voice Phishing Damage

Buan County Recruiting Participants and Implementing Organizations for "Employment Project for Persons with Disabilities"

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