[Weather Tomorrow] "Yellow Dust Clears, Rain Expected" with Up to 20mm Precipitation

Air quality in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions has been poor due to yellow dust, but it is expected to gradually improve as rain begins to fall in the afternoon of April 22. According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on April 21, rain is forecasted to start in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions from the afternoon of April 22 and mostly stop by the morning of April 23. The expected rainfall is between 5 and 20 millimeters.Temperatures will remain similar to the seasonal average (morning lows of 7 to 11 degrees Celsius, daytime highs of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius) for the time being. On April 22, morning lows are forecasted to be between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to be 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Because of the rain, daytime temperatures will be slightly lower than average, resulting in cool weather. Since April 18, dust particles originating from yellow dust sources such as the Gobi Desert and the Inner Mongolian Plateau have passed overhea

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04.21 17:53

Dongshin University Selected for Korea Student Aid Foundation Projects... Accelerating Talent Development

Dongshin University is accelerating its efforts to nurture global talent, as it has been selected for both the 2026 Korea Student Aid Foundation’s 'Blue Ladder' project and the 'Korea-Japan University Student Exchange' program.According to Dongshin University on April 21, the university has continuously been selected for the Blue Ladder project in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025, and again this year, thereby systematically strengthening its students’ global competitiveness. With the simultaneous selection for both projects this year, even more tangible results are expected in providing students with opportunities for career exploration and strengthening their global capabilities. The 'Blue Ladder Project' is a program that provides international training opportunities to university students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them develop global competence and career exploration skills. Dongshin University plans to select 30 participants?25 from Dongshin and 5

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04.21 17:48

Gwangju Office of Education Holds Briefing on Education Administration Integration Progress for Faculty and Staff

The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced on April 21 that it will hold a briefing session on the progress of the Gwangju-Jeonnam education administration integration at the Gwangju AI Education Institute's main auditorium for faculty and staff from kindergartens, elementary, middle, high, and special schools until April 22.This briefing session has been organized to minimize confusion in the educational field and enhance understanding at schools in light of the launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan Office of Education scheduled for July. In particular, the session will provide detailed guidance on the changes resulting from the restructuring of the educational administration system and will gather diverse opinions to ensure transparency in the policy implementation process. The city Office of Education plans to separate the briefing sessions for principals and vice principals to prevent the absence of school administrators from the field. On April 21, the

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04.21 17:44

[6.3 Election] Na Gwangguk, Prospective Muan County Chief, Rallies Youth Support

Support among the youth for Na Gwangguk, the prospective candidate for the Democratic Party, is rapidly expanding, emerging as a key variable that could influence the outcome of the primary race.On April 20, 100 young residents and active youths in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, officially declared their support, publicly expressing their backing for Na Gwangguk as a prospective candidate. They stated, "We are participating in our individual capacity, not as representatives of any specific group or interest," and evaluated Na as "a figure who has resolved civil complaints in the field and has made practical improvements to daily life issues such as education and welfare." They further explained their support by saying, "He is a candidate who has built trust through action, not words," and added, "He understands the realities faced by the younger generation and is a leader whom we can entrust with the future."The youths declared, "It is clear who is the right candidate to take resp

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04.21 17:20

Yeongam-gun to Fully Launch "Customized Major Education Linked to Regional Industries"

Yeongam-gun in South Jeolla Province has launched customized education programs linked to local industries. The county announced that it will fully implement the "2026 Customized Major Education Linked to Regional Industries" as part of the Special Education Development Zone project.In March, through a public contest for local elementary and middle school students, Yeongam selected Sehan University as the implementing institution. The county also signed business agreements with five middle schools in the region and completed preparations for the program. This education program moves beyond theory-based instruction and will be run by combining on-site experiences and practical training. The main programs include: ▲ Shipbuilding and Automotive Industry Experience ▲ Smart Agriculture Education ▲ Basic Science and Digital Transformation (DX) Education, among others. Students are expected to explore career paths by directly experiencing the region’s key industries and to strengthen the foun

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04.21 17:17

[6.3 Election] Kim San, Muan County Chief Candidate: "Opposes Dual-Track Medical School at Suncheon National University"

Kim San, a preliminary candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea, has strongly criticized the dual-track medical school proposal put forth by Suncheon National University.In a press release on April 21, Kim stated, "The dual-track educational system and establishment of region-specific hospitals advocated by Suncheon National University undermine the justification for establishing a national medical school in Jeonnam. This is a direct violation of the previous agreement." He pointed out, "By disregarding the spirit of regional consensus painstakingly reached by Jeonnam Province and the two universities, and instead pursuing an independent course of action, they are betraying the hopes of the residents. Such conduct is irresponsible." He further argued, "Such moves could once again ignite regional conflict. If medical resources are dispersed, it will not help improve the healthcare situation in the southwestern region." Kim reaffirmed his stance that a single medical school initiative

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04.21 17:02

Jindo County Wins Excellence Prize in 'Local Non-Tax Revenue Collection Performance Evaluation'

Jindo County in South Jeolla Province achieved outstanding results in the evaluation of local non-tax revenue collection performance. The county announced that it was awarded the Excellence Prize after ranking second overall in the "2025 Local Non-Tax Revenue Collection Performance Evaluation" organized by South Jeolla Province.This evaluation comprehensively reflected six indicators, including the non-tax revenue collection rate and penalty collection rate, targeting 22 cities and counties within the province. The county received high marks overall due to its active collection efforts, such as holding non-tax revenue collection strategy meetings, operating a focused collection period, implementing special management for large delinquent taxpayers, and seizing license plates of vehicles with outstanding taxes. In particular, it was analyzed that the establishment of an interdepartmental collaboration system centered on the non-tax revenue team and strengthened management of delinquent

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04.21 17:00

Shinan-gun Selected for “Pilot Aquaculture Support Project for Climate Change Response”

Shinan-gun in South Jeolla Province has begun restructuring its aquaculture industry to respond to climate change. On the 17th, the county announced that it had been selected for the “Pilot Aquaculture Support Project for Climate Change Response” hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.This project will invest a total of 300 million won to reduce damage to aquaculture farms caused by climate change, such as high water temperatures, and to increase the income of fishing households. Currently, offshore cage aquaculture in Shinan-gun is heavily focused on rockfish. However, this species has a temperature limit of around 28°C, resulting in repeated losses due to high water temperatures during the summer. Accordingly, the county plans to minimize damage by launching pilot aquaculture projects with species that are more resistant to high temperatures, such as sea bass, black porgy, and yellow croaker. With this project, Shinan-gun aims to move away from a single-species focused struct

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04.21 16:57

Jeonbuk Province Sets Saemangeum New Port in Motion as a Global Marine Tourism Hub

[Weather Tomorrow] "Yellow Dust Clears, Rain Expected" with Up to 20mm Precipitation

Dongshin University Selected for Korea Student Aid Foundation Projects... Accelerating Talent Development

Gwangju Office of Education Holds Briefing on Education Administration Integration Progress for Faculty and Staff

[6.3 Election] Na Gwangguk, Prospective Muan County Chief, Rallies Youth Support

Yeongam-gun to Fully Launch "Customized Major Education Linked to Regional Industries"

[6.3 Election] Kim San, Muan County Chief Candidate: "Opposes Dual-Track Medical School at Suncheon National University"

Jindo County Wins Excellence Prize in 'Local Non-Tax Revenue Collection Performance Evaluation'

Shinan-gun Selected for “Pilot Aquaculture Support Project for Climate Change Response”

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