Transforming into a "City of Books"... Gijang County, Busan Opens Ilgwang-eup's First Public Library, "Ilgwang Library"

"Now our children will grow up here" On November 14, Gijang County held the opening ceremony for Ilgwang Library, the first public library in Ilgwang-eup, and began its pilot operation.About 200 people attended the opening ceremony, including Gijang County Governor Jeong Jongbok, Gijang County Council Chair Park Hongbok, county council members, Busan Metropolitan Council members, library officials, and local residents, to celebrate the library's opening. Ilgwang Library is expected to establish itself as a complex cultural space where residents can enjoy knowledge and culture. Construction began in January 2023 and was completed in June 2025, with a total project cost of 19 billion won. The library has a total floor area of 3,000 square meters (one basement floor and three above-ground floors) and is equipped with a general reference room, a multimedia zone, a children's reference room, and a children's complex cultural space called "Deullak Nallak." It houses a collection of about 50,

Yeongnam

11.15 12:23

Changing the Landscape of Recreational Sports... Yangsan City Holds Opening Ceremony for "Dongbu Yangsan Park Golf Course"

On the afternoon of November 14, the city of Yangsan in South Gyeongsang Province held an opening ceremony for the Dongbu Yangsan Park Golf Course, located in Deokgye-dong. Approximately 200 people attended the event, including provincial and city council members, park golf club members, heads of institutions and organizations, and local residents, to celebrate the opening of the park golf course.In particular, a ceremonial tee shot performance marked the first ball of the park golf course, drawing interest and enthusiastic responses from the citizens in attendance.The Dongbu Yangsan Park Golf Course, which was completed in June, officially opened after administrative procedures such as signing an entrustment agreement for stable operation and making facility improvements. The facility is situated on a 27,048-square-meter site in the Deokgye-dong area and features an 18-hole park golf course, 53 parking spaces, two restrooms, and additional facilities such as an office and storage room

Yeongnam

11.15 10:19

110 Million Won for the Second Year! Gwangyang Steelworks Partners Deliver Unwavering Generosity to Pohang

Warm gestures continue for the second consecutive year. On the 14th, Pohang City received a total of approximately 110 million won in hometown love donations from the Gwangyang Steelworks Partner Association and its 12 member companies.This donation, following last year’s, once again reaffirmed the strong friendship and commitment to mutual prosperity between the two cities of Pohang and Gwangyang, both of which have grown based on the steel industry. At the donation ceremony held at the External Cooperation Office of Pohang City Hall, the Gwangyang Steelworks Partner Association (led by Chairman Jung Hyunsoo) contributed 5 million won from the executive board and 1.1 million won from all employees, totaling 6.1 million won. In addition, 12 member companies participated, resulting in a total donation exceeding 100 million won. Among them, representatives of the following companies attended in person to demonstrate their commitment to their hometowns: Posplate (CEO Jung Hyunsoo) donated

Yeongnam

11.15 10:08

Jeonnam's Eco-Friendly Agricultural Certification Area to Increase for the First Time in 15 Years

Jeonnam Province expects the area certified for eco-friendly agricultural products to increase for the first time in 15 years this year. The province recently held a meeting on measures for eco-friendly agricultural product certification, where participants discussed strategies to prevent certification cancellations, such as banning the use of chemical fertilizers during the cultivation of winter crops. According to Jeonnam Province, as of the end of October, the area certified for eco-friendly agricultural products in Jeonnam reached 35,328 hectares. This was driven by the increase in the unit price of eco-friendly agriculture direct payments, the full government purchase of eco-friendly rice for public stockpiling, the rice production adjustment program, and the expansion of newly cultivated eco-friendly rice. This figure represents an increase of 1,034 hectares compared to the end of last year (34,294 hectares), marking the first growth in certified area since 2009?15 years ago. Aga

Honam

11.15 09:58

"Superintendent Kim Daejung Praised Unusually by Assemblyman Jin Nam Kim for Working Like President Lee Jaemyung"

On November 14, the final day of the administrative audit of the Jeonnam Office of Education, Assemblyman Jin Nam Kim (Democratic Party of Korea, Suncheon District 5) of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly drew strong empathy from faculty and staff with his composed yet incisive remarks. Presenting an analysis of overseas training and business trips, he emphasized, "When Jeonnam educators travel abroad, they should at least follow the example set by Superintendent Kim Daejung."Assemblyman Kim stated, "I analyzed data on overseas trips taken by the Office of Education, educational support offices, and affiliated institutions over the past several months," and pointed out, "I hope that, by referencing the grueling schedules handled by Superintendent Kim Daejung overseas, these trips and training sessions will become more meaningful." Although he did not cite specific examples, his calm tone was regarded as containing sharp criticism. ◆ Mass Distribution of Ice Makers as "Swift Administration

Honam

11.15 09:52

"Field Over Pressure"... Jeonnam Education Committee Audit Concludes with Focus on Substance

The Education Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council concluded its administrative audit of the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, its 12 affiliated agencies, and 22 education support offices on November 14. The audit proceeded relatively calmly without major clashes, and as issues were raised based on on-site observations, it was generally evaluated as “smooth and uneventful.” There were few inappropriate remarks or raised voices stemming from a lack of understanding of educational or administrative matters during this audit. Assembly members called for policy improvements based on collected data such as statistics and on-site videos, and the provincial office of education responded swiftly to many of the points raised, implementing follow-up measures. This led to tangible outcomes, according to analysis.Younger assembly members were also noted for their strong performance. Assemblyman Kim Jinnam (Democratic Party, Suncheon 5) drew attention for his sharp insights delivered i

Honam

11.15 09:50

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

Honam

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

Honam

11.15 09:47

Daejeon's Romantic Autumn Destinations: Bomunsan, Jangtaesan, Gyejoksan, Sikjangsan, and Gapcheon Ecological Lake Park

Transforming into a "City of Books"... Gijang County, Busan Opens Ilgwang-eup's First Public Library, "Ilgwang Library"

Changing the Landscape of Recreational Sports... Yangsan City Holds Opening Ceremony for "Dongbu Yangsan Park Golf Course"

110 Million Won for the Second Year! Gwangyang Steelworks Partners Deliver Unwavering Generosity to Pohang

Jeonnam's Eco-Friendly Agricultural Certification Area to Increase for the First Time in 15 Years

"Superintendent Kim Daejung Praised Unusually by Assemblyman Jin Nam Kim for Working Like President Lee Jaemyung"

"Field Over Pressure"... Jeonnam Education Committee Audit Concludes with Focus on Substance

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

Gwangju to Host International Exchange Festival for International Students and Citizens

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