Gwangju Student Death
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Gwangju police are investigating the death of a high school student amid allegations of school violence. The student was found dead in a parking lot, and their parents have raised concerns about bullying. Separately, the newly formed Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City Council is preparing for its inaugural meeting, while the region welcomes major semiconductor investment pledges.
Muan County selected as candidate site for Gwangju military airport relocation
Muan County, located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City, has been selected as a candidate site for the relocation of the Gwangju military airport. This decision marks a significant step in a process that has been discussed since the opening of Muan International Airport in 2007 and gained momentum with the "Special Act on the Relocation and Support of Military Airports" in 2013. Following the caโฆ
South Korea Selects Muan as Site for Relocated Gwangju Military Airport
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense has officially designated an area in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, as the candidate site for the relocation of the Gwangju military airport. This decisโฆ
[Photo] Gwangju-Kia Champions Field Becomes a Waterlogged Field
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field was inundated with water on August 28, as persistent rain disrupted the scheduled KBO League baseball game between the KIA Tigers and SSG Landers. The field, typically a prโฆ
Heavy Rains Cause Damage Across South Korea's Jeonnam and Gwangju Regions
South Korea's Jeonnam and Gwangju regions are grappling with widespread damage following intense rainfall, with some areas experiencing up to 40 millimeters of rain per hour. By 2:30 PM on August 28thโฆ