Wolf Escaped from Daejeon O-World Captured After Ten Days

The Korean wolf "Neukgu" (born in 2024, male), which escaped from the wolf safari at Daejeon O-World, was captured alive in healthy condition in the Anyeong-dong area of Jung-gu, Daejeon at approximately 00:44 on the 17th, ten days after its escape. Neukgu had dug under the fence of the wolf enclosure and escaped at around 9:15 a.m. on the 8th. The city immediately set up and operated an emergency response task force, and began search and capture efforts in cooperation with relevant agencies and experts. The city prioritized citizen safety, but also conducted the search with the principle of live capture in mind, considering the Korean wolf's status as a Class I endangered wild species and the importance of respecting life and species conservation. Although the search faced difficulties due to worsening weather such as rain and confusion caused by manipulated photos generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the pace of the capture increased when a meaningful tip was received at around

Chungcheong

04.17 14:03

Namdang Port Sea Trout in Hongseong Entices Food Enthusiasts This Spring

The famous “sea trout” of Namdang Port in Hongseong County, South Chungcheong Province, is enticing food enthusiasts this spring. The trout from Namdang Port stands out for its rich flavor and nutritional value, having successfully overcome the limitations of freshwater trout through sea farming. Cheonsu Bay is regarded as an optimal environment for trout farming due to its suitable salinity and abundance of nutrients. The county expects sea trout production to reach 6 tons this year, with plans to serve the entire amount to visitors coming to Namdang Port. A county official stated, “Although there will not be a sea trout festival this year, we will focus on ensuring a steady supply so that visitors can enjoy trout in the Namdang Port area.” The trout raised here have none of the earthy odor characteristic of freshwater trout, and the influence of seawater gives their flesh a firmer and chewier texture. Park Chan, an official from Hongseong County, said, “Sea trout grown in the pristin

Chungcheong

04.17 11:22

Josangho Vows to Enact Special Act and Pursue Constitutional Amendment for Administrative Capital

Josangho, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Mayor of Sejong Special Self-Governing City, held a press conference at the Jeongeum Room of Sejong City Hall on April 17, officially announcing his candidacy and declaring, "I will fight like Lee Haechan and work like Lee Jaemyung." Candidate Jo unveiled three major pledges: the completion of the administrative capital, the enhancement of self-sufficiency functions, and the strengthening of welfare for citizens' daily lives. In particular, he revealed plans to enact the Special Act on the Administrative Capital and pursue a constitutional amendment for the administrative capital during President Lee Jaemyung's term in office, aiming to establish Sejong as a true administrative capital fully responsible for the presidency, National Assembly, government, foreign affairs, and national defense. ◆ Emphasizing a "one team" as strong as steel... Declaring a winning system for the general electionJo expressed gratitude to his fellow conten

Chungcheong

04.17 10:50

Daejeon City Eases Road Construction Review Threshold from 10 Billion to 30 Billion Won

The city of Daejeon has significantly eased the review criteria for road construction projects, raising the threshold from the previous 10 billion won to 30 billion won, in an effort to expedite small-scale social infrastructure projects. This is the first time in ten years that the city has lowered the barrier for landscape reviews. The city revised and promulgated the relevant landscape ordinance to simplify administrative procedures for small-scale social infrastructure projects?such as road and streetlight construction?commissioned by the city, and to focus review resources on large-scale core projects. The core of the ordinance revision is to dramatically increase the budget threshold for social infrastructure projects subject to Landscape Committee review. This adjustment reflects the sharp rise in construction costs and land compensation expenses since the comprehensive revision of the landscape ordinance in 2015. Bridge construction projects, which have a significant impact on

Chungcheong

04.17 10:06

[Column] Governor Kim Kiwoong of Seocheon Faces Controversy Over Privatization of Residents' Tax Money

It is easy to dismiss all criticism as "political attacks" simply because it is an election season. However, the controversy surrounding Chungnam Seocheon County Governor Kim Kiwoong's use of business promotion expenses is not an issue that can be brushed off so lightly. This controversy is not merely a matter of suspicion but a matter of confirmed "expenditure." Over approximately 100 days since January, 24,328,700 won?amounting to 54.2% of the annual business promotion budget?was spent. It has been confirmed that a significant portion of this was allocated to meal expenses for county office and township employees, with much of the spending characterized as group dining. Given these facts, raising this issue is more a matter of administrative common sense than of political motivation. If public funds were heavily concentrated on certain groups right before an election, that alone gives rise to an obligation to provide a clear explanation. Nevertheless, the Seocheon County government r

Chungcheong

04.17 09:36

Asan City Civil Servant and Public Institution Executive Suspected of Illegal Electioneering and Providing Meals

Amid the upcoming June 3 local elections, allegations have emerged in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, that a public official and an executive from an affiliated institution engaged in illegal electioneering for Asan Mayor Oh Se-hyun and provided meals to employees who attended his book launch event. According to a summary of The Asia Business Daily's coverage on the 16th, individual A filed a police complaint against executive B, who works for a foundation affiliated with Asan City, and public official C, accusing them of violating the Public Official Election Act. The complaint details suspicions that B and C engaged in illegal electioneering and provided meals to employees who attended Mayor Oh Se-hyun's book launch event. B is reported to have posted in the foundation's group chat room for employees, saying, "A poll about the Asan mayor is circulating," and "Please support Mayor Oh Se-hyun of Asan," while requesting responses from the group. It was also revealed that public offici

Chungcheong

04.16 18:22

Kim Taeheum Criticizes Complete Cut of Gwangju-South Jeolla Integration Budget: "I Expected This"

Kim Taeheum, Governor of South Chungcheong Province, criticized on April 16 the government after the entire budget of 57.6 billion won allocated for preparing the administrative integration of Gwangju and South Jeolla Province was cut from the supplementary budget bill, stating, "I expected this would happen." In a statement released that day, Governor Kim pointed out, "The 'Five Regions, Three Special Zones' initiative, which the Lee Jaemyung administration has put forward as the core of balanced regional development, is faltering before even getting started." Regarding the 20 trillion won support package proposed by the government and the Democratic Party of Korea during discussions on the integration of Daejeon and South Chungcheong Province, Kim stressed, "There is no legal basis, and the funding sources remain unclear," adding, "Criticism that this is an act of deceiving the residents has ultimately turned out to be true." Governor Kim further criticized, "The government cites the

Chungcheong

04.16 15:16

Kim Giwoong, Seocheon County Governor, Faces Controversy Over Spending 24.3 Million Won of Taxpayer Funds on Meals

Controversy has arisen over the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds by County Governor Kim Giwoong in Seocheon-gun, South Chungcheong Province, regarding the execution of official expense budgets. With the local elections approaching, it was revealed that more than half of these official expenses were spent on group meals, leading to criticism that this constitutes "dining politics" and, in effect, an abuse of administrative power for electioneering. Yoo Seunggwang, Preliminary Candidate for Seo-cheon County Governor of the Democratic Party of Korea, issued a statement on the 16th, saying, "I cannot contain my outrage over suspicions that the precious taxes of county residents have been diverted from their original purpose of supporting county administration to instead serve as a foundation for personal political interests." Candidate Yoo criticized, "While residents are suffering from a stagnant local economy, the county governor has spent taxpayer money as if it were his own, which is a

Chungcheong

04.16 14:56

Baek Sunghyun, Nonsan Mayoral Candidate: "Transforming Nonsan"... Announces Re-Election Bid

Wolf Escaped from Daejeon O-World Captured After Ten Days

Namdang Port Sea Trout in Hongseong Entices Food Enthusiasts This Spring

Josangho Vows to Enact Special Act and Pursue Constitutional Amendment for Administrative Capital

Daejeon City Eases Road Construction Review Threshold from 10 Billion to 30 Billion Won

[Column] Governor Kim Kiwoong of Seocheon Faces Controversy Over Privatization of Residents' Tax Money

Asan City Civil Servant and Public Institution Executive Suspected of Illegal Electioneering and Providing Meals

Kim Taeheum Criticizes Complete Cut of Gwangju-South Jeolla Integration Budget: "I Expected This"

Kim Giwoong, Seocheon County Governor, Faces Controversy Over Spending 24.3 Million Won of Taxpayer Funds on Meals

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