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A 60-year-old man has been arrested in Gwangju for attempting to lure a 12-year-old elementary school student under the pretense of playing together.

FC Seoul achieved a resounding 5-0 victory in their home opener against Gwangju FC, marking their first four consecutive wins in the club's history.

Following the leakage of false election results from a primary election for the mayoral candidate in Gwangju, South Korea, the Democratic Party is facing legal threats from some candidates who claim their vote shares were misrepresented.

Gwangju Metropolitan City announced the launch of an educational activity support program for youth outside of school, offering financial assistance based on age group.

A member of the Gwangju Police Special Forces was injured due to an accidental discharge of a firearm during training, and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission imposed a fine of 320 million won on 27 Gwangju school uniform companies for colluding on price bids.

The Gwangju Teachers' Union expressed concerns over the city education office's youth cyber crime prevention initiative, citing potential human rights violations and risks of exposing students to cybercrime.

A 20-year-old driver was charged for obstructing a drunk driving test after entering a convenience store to drink beer before being apprehended by the police.

Some traders at the Gwangju Comprehensive Bus Terminal face displacement due to a new mixed-use project involving a department store and housing slated for completion in 2033.

The Gwangju Peace Alliance is calling on the Lee Jae-myung government to firmly reject US President Donald Trump's request for troop deployment amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

Environmental groups are opposing the 'Special Act on Municipal Integration' which consolidates metropolitan governments, claiming that it undermines the effectiveness of environmental impact assessments.

The theme of this year's Gwangju Biennale is inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's verse urging personal transformation, emphasizing the role of art in addressing contemporary crises.

Gwangju's private kindergartens were found using operating funds improperly, including purchasing air conditioners for personal homes and violating dual-employment regulations.

A coalition of civic groups in Gwangju demands electoral reforms to enhance citizens' voting rights ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Calls for constitutional amendments are gaining momentum in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions as civic groups support a proposal to hold a referendum on the same day as the upcoming local elections.

Gwangju City and Jeollanam-do have activated emergency economic response teams due to a sharp increase in diesel prices following tensions in the Middle East.

Artists from Gwangju and Jeonnam held a protest calling for an end to the war in Iran, showcasing various anti-war artworks during a march.

Citizen groups in Gwangju and Jeonnam are calling for a nuclear phase-out to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster.

The National Assembly passed a special law for the establishment of a unified metropolitan city between Jeonnam and Gwangju, raising concerns about the implications of administrative integration in South Korea.

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided not to adopt a citizen jury system for selecting candidates for the mayor of Gwangju, leading to a complicated situation among the candidates.

Hyundai Motor and Samsung Fire have been selected to support Gwangju's autonomous driving demonstration city project, facilitating the integration of vehicle manufacturing and insurance services.

Gwangju citizens' groups gathered to demand that the U.S. halt its invasion of Iran and joint military exercises with South Korea for the sake of peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Citizens in Gwangju and Jeonnam are demanding election reforms through overnight sit-in protests and relay demonstrations, urging adjustments in local council member counts prior to an administrative merger.

The Korean government approved key judicial reforms and a special law for the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju during a Cabinet meeting.

The union of Gwangju Global Motors (GGM) is pressuring the city of Gwangju to take responsibility for resolving ongoing labor disputes as their protest enters its 101st day, highlighting allegations of managerial misconduct and workers' rights violations.

The integrated special city of Gwangju and Jeonnam is set to launch on July 1, following the passage of a special law in the National Assembly of South Korea.

The article reports obituaries for prominent individuals, outlining their relations and funeral details.

The Democratic Party of Korea has confirmed preliminary candidates in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Ulsan for the upcoming local elections, while also planning additional candidate recruitment in Busan.

The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a special law for the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, paving the way for the election of the first mayor of the newly formed integrated special city in June.

The People Power Party has suspended its filibuster in the National Assembly amid declining regional public opinion, seeking to expedite the processing of the administrative merger law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk alongside a similar law for Jeonnam and Gwangju.

Japanese citizens are practicing Korean minjung songs in Tokyo, led by a seasoned vocalist, to convey emotions and messages of hope.

There are calls to urgently assist students in Gwangju whose registrations in educational institutions were canceled before the March school year begins.

The 5·18 sexual violence victims group, 'Yeolmae', has transitioned into a civil organization focusing on healing and recovery for survivors of sexual violence during the Gwangju Uprising.

Citizens in Gwangju and Jeonnam gathered at the National Assembly to advocate for the inclusion of the May 18 democratic movement ethos in the constitutional preamble to ensure a nation free from civil strife.

A court in Gwangju has ruled that a local newspaper's practice of assigning sales quotas to its correspondent and forcing them to collect fees is an unfair trading practice under the Fair Trade Law.

A ladder truck in Gwangju tipped over while moving belongings, covering a playground but resulting in no injuries.

The article analyzes the military actions taken during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, focusing on the involvement of the 3rd Airborne Brigade as they turned against civilians amidst escalating protests.

The proposal to establish a special administrative city in Jeonnam and Gwangju passed the National Assembly's Legislative Judiciary Committee, while consolidation proposals for Chungnam-Daejeon and Daegu-Gyeongbuk were suspended due to opposition from the ruling party.

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

The South Korean National Assembly is currently divided over special laws for administrative integration, particularly regarding the consolidation of various regions, leading to significant political tensions.

A special law for the establishment of an integrated metropolitan city between Jeonnam and Gwangju was passed by the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee.

A citizens' group in Gwangju has raised allegations of price collusion among school uniform suppliers after examining recent bidding data.

Gwangju is inviting citizens to participate in naming stations for the first phase of its Urban Railway Line 2, set to open by the end of the year.

A new exhibition space dedicated to the works of artist Moon Viktor, which encapsulate the history of the forced migration of Koreans, is set to open in Gwangju on March 1.

A Gwangju citizens' group has condemned Judge Ji Kwi-yeon for not sentencing former President Yoon Suk-yeol to death, asserting that the ruling failed to uphold the minimum standards of justice.

The Gwangju Prosecutor's Office has retrieved all 320 lost Bitcoins, stating that there was no internal employee involvement in the incident.

Gwangju City is launching a program to help local youth save 10 million won by matching their savings with funds from the city and participating businesses.

The article discusses the historical context of South Korea's military coup and the subsequent legal proceedings surrounding it, illustrating the clash between public sentiment and legal interpretations.

The Innovation Party has proposed a runoff voting system for regional heads in Gwangju and Daegu as part of their political alliance strategy with the Democratic Party.

Traffic congestion on major highways in South Korea is expected to ease after 5 PM on the 16th, the day before the Lunar New Year.