Recapturing Lost Cargo... Busan Port Authority Hosts 'Busan Port Fam Tour' for Kyoto Shippers from Japan

Busan Port Authority (BPA), led by President Song Sanggeun, hosted the 'Busan Port Fam Tour' from November 12 to 13, inviting key shippers and logistics company officials from the Kyoto region of Japan.The tour included major shippers and logistics companies from the Kansai region, such as Kyoto and Osaka, engaged in the import and export of machinery, chemicals, paper, and precision parts. Participants toured Busan Port's large-scale terminals and hinterland complexes, received briefings on the port’s operational status and transshipment competitiveness, and learned about future visions such as the creation of a megaport through the development of Jinhae New Port. Attendees expressed particular interest in Busan Port’s plans to enhance logistics efficiency based on large-scale infrastructure expansion and digital transformation. Since the global logistics crisis in 2021, concerns about congestion at Busan Port have been raised in Japan, leading to a decline in usage by some shippers a

Yeongnam

11.15 12:36

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

In Search of Dinosaur Footprints... Ulsan Hosts "Saturday Field Fossil Exploration at Bangucheon"

Bangucheon in Ulsan, a land renowned for its world-class petroglyphs and designated as a national treasure, has now transformed into a living geology classroom. On November 15 at 9 a.m., the Ulsan city government will host a "Saturday Field Geology and Fossil Exploration" event in the Bangucheon area, joined by about 40 participants including students and supervising teachers from 10 high schools in Ulsan. This exploration program, organized annually by the Ulsan city government and the Ulsan Earth Science Teachers' Association to discover the value of geological heritage and foster awareness of its preservation, marks its ninth year in 2025. The main activities include outdoor geological surveys and safety education, exploration of dinosaur footprint sites, and a visit to the Bangudae Petroglyph Museum. A total of 30 students, three from each of the 10 schools, will participate. Guided by Professor Kim Kyungsoo of Jinju National University of Education, they will directly observe and

Yeongnam

11.15 09:00

Seventeen Companies Including Isu Petasys to Hire 209 at Dalseong-gun, Daegu 3rd Job Fair

Dalseong-gun, Daegu (Governor Choi Jaehoon) will host the "2025 Dalseong-gun 3rd Job Fair" on November 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the B1-level concourse of Daesil Station, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun. This event aims to provide job seekers with practical employment opportunities, address local companies' workforce shortages, and revitalize the regional economy.Seventeen leading local companies, including Isu Petasys, Pyeonghwa Oil Seal, and Asia Tech, will participate in the fair. These companies plan to conduct on-site interviews and hire immediately for a range of positions, including management, office work, quality control, development, design, and production. The total number of positions available is 209, making this fair a truly practical platform for direct employment matching between job seekers and companies. This year, Dalseong-gun has been holding job fairs in a rotating format across different districts. Following the first event in Hyeonpung-eup in June and the second i

Yeongnam

11.14 20:14

Governor Park Wansu Visits Gimhae: "Active Support for Its Rise as an Industrial and Economic Hub"

"We will continue to pursue sustainable development together with Gimhae, which is both the center of Gaya culture and a key city for the economy and logistics in the southeastern region." Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province made this statement to the citizens of Gimhae during his official visit to the city, the first in three years. On November 14, at the 'Provincial Residents' Win-Win Talk' held at Lotte Hotel & Resort in Gimhae, Governor Park met with approximately 4,000 Gimhae citizens to discuss local issues and hear directly from the community. He presented his vision for Gimhae's development, stating, "Gyeongnam Province will actively support Gimhae so that it can emerge as the industrial and economic hub of the southeastern region." Governor Park emphasized, "Gimhae is rapidly transitioning from a manufacturing-centered city to a hub for advanced industries such as robotics, future mobility, semiconductors, liquefied hydrogen, and medical and life sciences. Gyeongnam Prov

Yeongnam

11.14 18:18

Park Myungkyun, Deputy Governor of Gyeongnam Province, Submits Resignation ... Likely to Run for Jinju Mayor

Park Myungkyun, Deputy Governor of Gyeongnam Province, submitted his resignation to the government on November 14. On the same day, Deputy Governor Park announced the news of his resignation via his social networking service (SNS) account, stating, "I will strive even harder to reach out to many people in a new way in the future." It has been reported that he expressed his intention to resign effective December 11, citing personal reasons. The appointment of deputy governors for cities and provinces is made by the President upon the recommendation of the Minister of the Interior and Safety. Deputy Governor Park, a native of Sancheong, Gyeongnam Province, graduated from Jinju Daea High School and the Department of Public Administration at Pusan National University. He began his public service career in 1996 after passing the first local civil service examination. Since then, he has held various key positions in central government agencies, including Director of Policy Planning at the Co

Yeongnam

11.14 18:17

Daegu-Gyeongbuk Win-Win Direct Trading Festival Opens, Showcasing Local Agricultural Specialties in One Place

Recapturing Lost Cargo... Busan Port Authority Hosts 'Busan Port Fam Tour' for Kyoto Shippers from Japan

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

In Search of Dinosaur Footprints... Ulsan Hosts "Saturday Field Fossil Exploration at Bangucheon"

Seventeen Companies Including Isu Petasys to Hire 209 at Dalseong-gun, Daegu 3rd Job Fair

Governor Park Wansu Visits Gimhae: "Active Support for Its Rise as an Industrial and Economic Hub"

Park Myungkyun, Deputy Governor of Gyeongnam Province, Submits Resignation ... Likely to Run for Jinju Mayor

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