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A fire at a South Korean car factory resulted in the deaths of 11 people, with multiple injuries reported, while rescue efforts were hampered by potential structural collapse and hazardous materials.

A new facility called ‘Digital Village’ has been opened in Cheongju, enabling disabled individuals to engage in job training, recreational activities, and rehabilitation using digital content like VR and AR.

The Cheongju Yukgeori market, the largest traditional market in Chungbuk, will operate a night market every Friday and Saturday, featuring various foods and performances.

The relocation of Cheongju Prison has resurfaced as a critical issue ahead of local elections in South Korea, highlighting the long-standing challenges posed by the prison's location in the city.

A feasibility study for constructing a new civilian runway at Cheongju International Airport will take place in the latter half of this year, as announced by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.

Cheongju City plans to hold the '2025 Strawberry Popup Festa' next month, which will feature local strawberry sales and various activities related to strawberries.

A chief officer of the Chungbuk Police Agency has been investigated for DUI after colliding with six parked vehicles and subsequently fleeing the scene.

Cheongju City has announced the creation of a canola field at Sangdangsanseong, aiming to enhance the site's seasonal beauty and attract visitors throughout the year.

Cheongju Zoo is participating in a special exhibition on animal welfare at the National Assembly, aiming to promote best practices in animal care and management.

Yoo Hyeong-yeol, a Democratic Party candidate for the Cheongju mayor position, is on his tenth day of a hunger strike to protest his candidacy status.

A citizen movement is underway to designate Cheongju as 'Hunminjeongeum Special City' as part of the celebration of its historical connection to King Sejong's development of Hangul.

In their seventies, two lifelong friends, a historian and a poet, have embarked on a new initiative to share knowledge through humanities lectures in Cheongju, South Korea.

The Cheongju Samgyeopsal Festival has begun in Cheongju, known as the city of samgyeopsal, celebrating its local cuisine and culture.

The Cheongju City Agricultural Technology Center will open a plant hospital starting from next month to provide consultations and treatments for houseplants.

This article discusses the distinctive jjoljjol hotteok of Cheongju, highlighting its unique texture and flavors.

Hanyang University’s Future Innovation Tourism Research Office won three prestigious awards at the 99th Korean Tourism Association Conference held in Cheongju, highlighting the school’s research capabilities in the tourism field.

A man with terminal cancer left behind a touching plea to donate all his savings of over 5 billion won to help others in need before passing away.

Chungbuk Cheongju FC and the city of Cheongju have signed an agreement to establish a waste-free stadium by promoting the use of reusable containers at matches.

Cheongju International Airport has reached a record of 480,000 users in January, positioning itself as the fourth busiest airport in South Korea, with expectations to surpass 5 million annual passengers soon.

A special law for the administrative integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam-Gwangju, and Chungnam-Cheongju regions was passed in South Korea's National Assembly Standing Committee and is expected to be processed by the end of the month.

The Cheongju Kangsou Research and Development Special Zone in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, is rapidly developing as a collaborative hub for academia, research institutions, and businesses to foster high-value-added scientific technologies and entrepreneurship.

Cheongju City has signed an agreement with local waste incineration companies to refrain from accepting household waste from the capital region, though environmental groups criticize the measure as ineffective and merely administrative.

The Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency has conducted a raid on Cheongju City Hall as part of an investigation into corruption allegations related to the Mayor's 'fun city' project.