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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myung Tae-kyun, a Political Broker, Files a Complaint Against Shin Yong-han, a Democratic Party Candidate for Chungbuk Governor, with the Police

Myung Tae-kyun has filed a police complaint against Shin Yong-han for defamation and violating election laws, accusing Shin of making false claims on television.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Aftermath of Kim Young-hwan's Exclusion from the Chungbuk Gubernatorial Nomination by the People Power Party: Kim Soo-min Registers as a Candidate

The People Power Party's decision to exclude incumbent Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan has led to ongoing unrest within the party, with Kim Soo-min registering as a candidate amidst the turmoil.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The night market that came last year is back this year’…Cheongju Yukgeori permanent night market

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

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Aftershock of the National Power Party's Candidate Nomination in Chungbuk...Kim Young-hwan's Shaven Head and Jo Gil-hyung's Resignation

The National Power Party's decision to exclude incumbent Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan from candidacy has led to significant backlash, including his public protest by shaving his head.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Young-hwan protests by shaving his head... "Only the residents of Chungbuk can cut me off"

Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan protests his exclusion from the People Power Party's candidate selection by shaving his head and claiming that only the residents of Chungbuk have the right to do so.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I can't do it" "I won't do it" "Betrayer"... Kim Soo-min's appearance shakes up the Gukmin Party's Chungbuk election scene

Kim Soo-min's entry into the Chungbuk gubernatorial race has led to turmoil within the Gukmin Party and caused other candidates to withdraw from the election.

Mar 18 • 07:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Why is a Jeolla Province Native Influencing the Chungbuk Election?”... Kim Young-hwan Excluded from Candidacy

Kim Young-hwan, a candidate of the People Power Party excluded from the Chungbuk gubernatorial race, criticized the committee's decision influenced by an official from Jeolla Province.

Mar 18 • 01:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Young-hwan, who was excluded from the candidate nominations, says Lee Jeong-hyun and Kim Soo-min contacted him to encourage candidate applications… will file for an injunction

Kim Young-hwan, the governor of Chungbuk province, faces legal challenges after being excluded from the candidate nominations by the People Power Party and is also under investigation by the police for receiving bribes.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Arrest warrant issued for Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungbuk for accepting bribes of 31 million won

An arrest warrant has been issued for Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan, who is accused of accepting bribes totaling 31 million won from a businessman associated with the Chungbuk sports sector.

Mar 17 • 04:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungbuk, Resistance to 'Exclusion from Nomination'..."It's Ridiculous to Conduct an Interview for a Specific Person"

Kim Young-hwan, the governor of Chungbuk, faces exclusion from his party's nomination process, leading to his outspoken criticism against the decision.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Breaking: The People Power Party excludes incumbent Governor Kim Young-hwan from candidacy... "Starting point for renewal"

The People Power Party has decided to exclude incumbent Governor Kim Young-hwan from its candidate list, marking him as the first incumbent officially cut from the party's candidacy process.

Mar 16 • 01:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government allocates half of the increase in medical school quota for next year to regional national universities

The Korean government plans to allocate half of the increased quota of 490 medical school places for next year to regional national universities, with significant increases in institutions like Kangwon National University and Chungbuk National University.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
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National & Local

‘The village raises the child’…Chungbuk Education Office operates 22 ‘whole village learning centers’

The Chungbuk Education Office has initiated 22 'whole village learning centers' to provide educational experiences beyond school boundaries, engaging local residents as teachers.

Mar 12 • 09:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Alcohol-Related Incident Involving a Chief at the Chungbuk Police Agency... Hit-and-Run After Colliding with Six Vehicles

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

Mar 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovation in Education Office Demanded Amidst Series of Sexual Crimes and School Violence in Chungbuk

Civic groups are demanding accountability and reforms from the Chungbuk Education Office following a series of sexual crimes and school violence incidents.

Mar 10 • 04:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daeso-myeon in Chungbuk, once at risk of extinction, is upgraded to "Eup"... Population increased by 40% in two years

The once-threatened Daeso-myeon in Chungbuk has been upgraded to Daeso-eup, with a significant population increase of 40% over two years, highlighting its rapid urban development.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
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National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol urges his lawyer to run for governor after ruling

Former president Yoon Seok-yeol encouraged his lawyer, Yoon Gap-geun, to run for the governor of North Chungcheong Province following a court ruling against him.

Mar 9 • 05:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Conflict of 'President's People' in Chungbuk... Intertwined Candidates for Chungbuk Governor

The Chungbuk governor election is heating up with eight candidates, many of whom have connections to past and current presidents, leading to a contentious race.

Mar 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan's 'Secret Weapon' Claimed... Wife Jeon Eun-joo's 'Proxy Facebook Posts' Controversy

The posts made by Jeon Eun-joo, wife of Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan, have stirred controversy, particularly concerning her political involvement and allegations of political suppression.

Mar 4 • 02:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun pushes for the recovery of pro-Japanese property, finds 6 suspicious lands

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun has identified six properties suspected of being pro-Japanese assets and has requested an investigation from the Ministry of Justice.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Conflict among Democratic Party's Gyeonggi Province candidates over Shin Yong-han's 'Park Geun-hye administration history'

Democratic Party primary candidates in Chungbuk are clashing over the candidacy of Shin Yong-han, who has referenced his experience under the Park Geun-hye government.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Daejeon and Chungnam Integration’ Put on Hold, Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungbuk Says 'Welcome... No Rushed Integration'

Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan welcomed the postponement of a special law for the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, emphasizing the need for thorough consideration and regional representation.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae Establishes National Safety Secretary Position, Appoints Lee Jong-won as Chief of Chungbuk Police

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk supports initial adoption costs for stray animals up to 150,000 won

The Chungbuk province in South Korea is offering up to 150,000 won in financial support for citizens who adopt stray animals, including costs related to initial medical care and vaccinations.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Danyang Wildfire Extinguished... 'Elderly Man Lit Fire to Avoid the Cold'

A wildfire in Danyang, South Korea, was extinguished after nearly six hours, reportedly caused by an elderly man attempting to stay warm by lighting a fire.

Feb 23 • 01:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk, embraced by SK Hynix, had the best economic indicators in the country last year

Chungbuk region reported the highest economic indicators in South Korea last year, driven by the semiconductor industry, notably due to the impact of the SK Hynix factory.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Agreement Signed for the Merger of Chungbuk National University and Korea National University of Transportation; Aim to Establish Unified University by March Next Year

Chungbuk National University and Korea National University of Transportation have signed an agreement to merge, aiming for the new university to open in March next year after completing necessary procedures.

Feb 19 • 06:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Integration of National Chungbuk University and Korea National University of Transportation in Sight... Unified Review by the Ministry of Education on the 19th

The integration of National Chungbuk University and Korea National University of Transportation is on track as Chungbuk University has gained internal support after a re-vote.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Are No Disposable Products at the Home Stadium of Chungbuk Cheongju FC... Agreement for a 'Waste-Free Stadium'

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.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Twenty-somethings scammed 3.8 billion won by impersonating public offices; two arrested by police in Chungbuk

Two young individuals were arrested for impersonating public offices in South Korea to scam 3.8 billion won from small businesses through fraudulent purchases.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jeungpyeong Merinol Village Creation Center to Be Used as a Space for Interaction Between Artists and Residents

The Merinol Village Creation Center in Jeungpyeong, Chungcheongbuk-do, will serve as a cultural exchange space for artists and local residents.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Three Terms’ Song Gi-seob Jincheon County Mayor and Cho Gil-hyung Chungju Mayor Resign… Entering the Chungbuk Governor Election

Two mayors from the North and Central Chungcheong region have resigned to enter the Chungbuk governor election, shaking up the local political landscape.

Feb 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Spring, wait for me’... Viola ready for outings

The Chungbuk Agricultural Technology Center has showcased violas, which herald the arrival of spring, with plans for them to be unveiled in the streets next month.

Feb 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk presents a blueprint for a special self-governing province… Opposes absorption with Chungnam and Daejeon

Chungbuk has proposed establishing a special self-governing province while opposing its potential absorption into a merged Chungnam and Daejeon.

Feb 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Wine Bottle Observatory’ Opens in Chungbuk Yeongdong, a Region Famous for Wine

A new attraction, the 'Wine Bottle Observatory', will be opened on November 11 in Yeongdong, Chungbuk, designed to resemble a wine bottle and offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Feb 5 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk municipalities conduct hygiene inspections of ‘dujonku’

Local governments in Chungbuk are initiating urgent hygiene inspections of 'dujonku' and similar foods amid their rising popularity across the country.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preventing Fire at the Second Eumseong Household Goods Factory...Emergency Inspections of 27 Pulp and Paper Factories in Chungbuk

The Chungbuk Fire Department is conducting emergency safety inspections at 27 high-risk industrial facilities related to hygiene products and pulp and paper to prevent large fires, following a significant fire that occurred last month.

Feb 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police raid on Cheongju City Hall over 'fun city' corruption allegations

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.

Feb 3 • 08:16 UTC

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