Technology
Jul 18, 2025
Heavy rainfall across Chungnam Province caused a devastating landslide in Cheongyang County, trapping two residents who were later rescued. The incident occurred amid record-breaking precipitation that triggered widespread flooding and emergency responses throughout the region.
Paju City has dramatically improved transportation services for mobility-impaired citizens by adding 20 new vehicles and implementing new dispatch systems, reducing wait times by half and bringing tears of joy to users.
Gyeonggi Province expands its hub-type Nulbom Centers to all 28 districts, offering specialized programs like CEO Academy and Kids Gardening to enhance after-school care while reducing administrative burden on schools.
Busan Education Office becomes the first in Korea to provide lunch subsidies to small foreign schools starting September 2025, expanding educational welfare to foreign students previously excluded from support systems.
People Power Party leader Song Eon-seok requests urgent meeting with President Lee Jae-myung to discuss controversial cabinet nominees including Kim Young-hoon, Kang Sun-woo, and others facing ethics scandals.
Six innovative artists explore the intersection of technology, body, and community through immersive installations at Seoul's Surim Cube, challenging perceptions of reality in the digital age.
Korean actor Park Sang-min received a suspended prison sentence in his appeal trial for his third drunk driving offense, with the court maintaining the original verdict despite his pleas for mercy.
South Korea faces a dramatic surge in hemorrhagic E. coli infections with 133 cases reported through June 2025, marking a 30.4% increase from last year. The deadly bacterial infection can cause severe complications with a 3-5% fatality rate.
Historic torrential rains force closure of over 500 schools across Chungnam Province, with 100mm/hour rainfall causing widespread flooding and emergency evacuations in western coastal areas.