Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North Gyeongsang, Gyeongju step up preparations to host 'best APEC summit ever'

With the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit just nine months away, the North Gyeongsang provincial government and Gyeongju's city authorities are speeding up preparation to lay the groundwork for a successful event.

2025-01-20

North Gyeongsang governor requests Xi Jinping's attendance at APEC in meeting with China's new ambassador

In a meeting between North Gyeongsang Gov. Lee Cheol-woo and Beijing's new ambassador to Korea, Dai Bing, Lee requested that Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the 2025 APEC summit in the province later this year.

2025-01-17

Gas explosion in Pohang apartment kills 1, injures 17

A fire suspected to have been caused by a gas canister explosion in an apartment in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, killed one and injured 17 others.

2024-12-02

Paramedic holds driver for 45 minutes in dramatic bridge rescue

A determined paramedic saved a driver who was left dangling from a bridge after an icy road accident. His courageous efforts during the rescue have garnered significant attention online.

2024-11-29

North Gyeongsang council members criticized for setting paddy ablaze, calling fire department to test response

Officials of the North Gyeongsang provincial council raised eyebrows after they intentionally set a rice paddy ablaze and reported it to the fire department, claiming they wanted to inspect the fire response system.

2024-11-28

Apple of Korea's eye: Gyeongbuk festival kicks off in Seoul Plaza

Apples are on display at the Gyeongbuk Apple Festival in Seoul Plaza, central Seoul, on Monday.

2024-11-04

North Gyeongsang to enroll more foreign students at vocational high schools in 2025

High schools in North Gyeongsang will enroll more foreign students, driven by growing interest from Asian countries.

2024-10-22

North Gyeongsang expands support for international students with internships, language courses

North Gyeongsang announced Tuesday that it is working with local universities to offer internships and Korean language courses to international students in the province.

2024-09-03

North Gyeongsang selects first batch of K-Global Korea Scholarship recipients

North Gyeongsang announced Thursday that it has selected the first batch of K-Global Korea Scholarship (K-GKS) recipients, inviting students to study or work in the province after graduation.

2024-08-22

Yoon outlines plan to make North Gyeongsang a hub for small modular reactors

President Yoon Suk Yeol announced plans to transform North Gyeongsang into a hub for small modular reactors (SMRs) and clean hydrogen.

2024-06-20