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Uiwang Adventure Park Shuts Down for Summer Heat Safety - Korea's Bold Move to Protect Citizens

Uiwang Adventure Park Shuts Down for Summer Heat Safety - Korea's Bold Move to Protect Citizens

Uiwang City Corporation temporarily closes Wangsong Lake Adventure facility for July-August due to extreme heat risks, with metal structures reaching 60°C temperatures that could cause burns.

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Jun 28, 2025
Kim Dong-yeon Vows to Shatter Glass Ceilings: 'Too Many Barriers Remain' at 40th Gyeonggi Women's Conference

Kim Dong-yeon Vows to Shatter Glass Ceilings: 'Too Many Barriers Remain' at 40th Gyeonggi Women's Conference

Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon pledges continued efforts to break gender barriers, highlighting doubled female leadership and pioneering women's policies that influenced national government pledges.

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Jun 28, 2025
Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho's Bold Education Philosophy: 'Education Isn't About Raising Test Scores... Children Must Be Respected as Individuals'

Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho's Bold Education Philosophy: 'Education Isn't About Raising Test Scores... Children Must Be Respected as Individuals'

Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho emphasizes that education should focus on respecting children as individuals rather than just improving test scores, during a major education forum with 800 parents and citizens.

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Jun 28, 2025
Shocking Taxi Driver Murder: 21-Year-Old's Bizarre Confession - 'I Killed Him Because He Couldn't Find the Way'

Shocking Taxi Driver Murder: 21-Year-Old's Bizarre Confession - 'I Killed Him Because He Couldn't Find the Way'

A 21-year-old man murdered a taxi driver in Hwaseong and fled in the stolen taxi, hitting two pedestrians. His shocking confession reveals he killed the driver for getting lost for 30 minutes despite being given directions.

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Jun 28, 2025
Jeju Language Revival: New Children's Books Preserve Korea's Endangered Dialect Through Emotions and Memories

Jeju Language Revival: New Children's Books Preserve Korea's Endangered Dialect Through Emotions and Memories

New children's books in Jeju dialect are helping preserve this UNESCO-endangered language by teaching emotional expression through poetry and stories, connecting younger generations to their cultural heritage.

Culture
Jun 28, 2025
Spat On and Death Threats Daily: The Unsung Heroes Treating Mentally Ill Offenders in Korea

Spat On and Death Threats Daily: The Unsung Heroes Treating Mentally Ill Offenders in Korea

Public servants at Korea's National Forensic Hospital face daily violence and threats while treating mentally ill criminals, yet continue their mission with unwavering dedication to rehabilitation and public safety.

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Jun 28, 2025
Korean Investment Book Becomes Must-Read for Young Investors: 'Friendly Finance Book for Stock Beginners' Breaks Down Complex Economic Concepts

Korean Investment Book Becomes Must-Read for Young Investors: 'Friendly Finance Book for Stock Beginners' Breaks Down Complex Economic Concepts

A new finance book by Korean economic journalist Choi Jung-hee simplifies complex economic concepts for stock investors, becoming a bestseller with over 70,000 copies sold and sparking discussions among young Korean investors.

금융
Jun 28, 2025
Hwaseong City's Smart MICE Strategy: How 'MARS 2025' Transformed a Local Government into an AI Leader

Hwaseong City's Smart MICE Strategy: How 'MARS 2025' Transformed a Local Government into an AI Leader

Hwaseong Special City successfully established itself as an AI pioneer through the innovative MARS 2025 expo at COEX, demonstrating how local governments can leverage MICE industry for technological advancement and city branding.

Technology
Jun 28, 2025
President Lee Jae-myung's Bold Busan Vision: Can Korea's Maritime Capital Dream Become Reality?

President Lee Jae-myung's Bold Busan Vision: Can Korea's Maritime Capital Dream Become Reality?

President Lee Jae-myung pushes forward with his ambitious plan to relocate key government agencies to Busan, aiming to transform the city into Korea's maritime capital despite facing logistical challenges and mixed public reactions.

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Jun 28, 2025
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