Gyeongsangbuk-do

South Korean Chuseok economic and safety support measures

14 clusters · 34 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: South Korean police ramp up crime prevention for Chuseok holiday

The South Korean government and local authorities have introduced various economic and safety measures to stabilize prices and support citizens during the Chuseok holiday. At the national level, President Lee Jae-myung h

South Korean community welfare outreach for Chuseok

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do organizations conduct welfare outreach ahead of Chuseok

In the lead-up to the Chuseok holiday, various organizations across South Korea have engaged in charitable activities to support underprivileged residents and social welfare facilities. In Donghae City, the Bunto Villag

South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean regions compete for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

Gyeongsangbuk-do industrial development initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongju target global business hub status

Gyeongsangbuk-do is pursuing various industrial development initiatives to modernize its regional economy. The province is establishing an industry-academic-research cooperation system to foster the ‘food halnyu’ (Korean

Disaster prevention and recovery in Gyeongsangbuk-do

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do secures 179 billion KRW for disaster prevention

Following heavy rainfall that damaged local rivers, Gyeongsangbuk-do province initiated a 16.2 billion won recovery plan. This plan focuses on restoring river embankments and revetments in areas like Andong and Uiseong,

South Korean physical AI and robotics development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Yeungnam University to develop manufacturing humanoid AI with 11 billion KRW grant

South Korea is advancing its physical AI and robotics capabilities through large-scale industrial and academic initiatives. In Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, Pohang City, and Neuromeka have signed a memorandum of und

Bonghwa County regional revitalization efforts

7 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bonghwa County pursues independent rural basic income program

Bonghwa County has initiated several programs aimed at addressing regional decline and supporting local demographics. Initially, the county launched the ‘Young Farmer Self-Reliance Foundation Support Project,’ providing

South Korean journalist-linked stock manipulation probe

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean media executives sentenced for subsidy fraud

South Korean financial authorities are investigating a stock front-running scheme involving a CEO of a listed entertainment agency and several journalists. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) special judicial police

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Geoje City Council member calls for improved disaster response system

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

South Korean regional police oversight reforms

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do push for judicial relocation and administrative integration

Regional police agencies in South Korea are implementing new measures to enhance public safety and strengthen oversight following concerns regarding investigative failures. In Jeju, the Jeju Police Agency is doubling th

South Korean GAP agricultural certification recognition

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Goryeong strawberry exports grow 36-fold following GAP award

South Korean local governments and agricultural groups were recognized at the 12th Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Excellence Case Competition. The event, organized by the National Agricultural Products Quality Managem

Gyeongsangbuk-do AI Metaverse Film Festival expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Gyeongbuk International AI Metaverse Film Festival opens in Gumi

Gyeongsangbuk-do is expanding the Gyeongbuk International AI Metaverse Film Festival (GAMFF) into a global industrial platform to support local talent and companies in international markets. The initiative aims to connec

Gyeongsangbuk-do regional tourism promotion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do partners with Chinese broadcasters to promote regional tourism

Gyeongsangbuk-do is implementing various strategies to promote regional tourism and economic vitality. Initially, four municipalities in the northeastern region—Yeongyang, Bonghwa, Uljin, and Yeongju—began establishing

South Korean biotech government R&D funding

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South Korea selects bio-medical R&D projects for CGT and bioprinting

South Korean biotechnology and life science companies continue to secure significant government R&D funding through various national initiatives. Pulse in Myers has been selected for the ‘2026 Pharmaceutical and Bio-Ven

South Korea energy and climate policy updates

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korea proposes regional industrial electricity rate cuts

South Korean Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Seong-hwan has introduced several policy roadmaps focused on energy management and climate security. Key initiatives include the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity S

Gyeongsangbuk-do medical school establishment proposal

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do requests support for medical school and regional integration

Gyeongsangbuk-do is moving to establish a new national medical school to address the province’s lack of a tertiary general hospital. In collaboration with National Gyeongguk University, the province plans to submit a for

Gumi City industrial technology development

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Gumi targets global leadership in Physical AI and robotics

Gumi City is pursuing large-scale industrial development focused on advanced technology and defense sectors. The city is working to establish itself as a national drone and anti-drone cluster. During a recent Ulchi Exer

Economic and tourism development in Gyeongsangbuk-do

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do to develop K-beauty export hub in Gyeongju and Gyeongsan

Following the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, the Gyeongsangbuk-do provincial government and Gyeongju City released a comprehensive white paper and photo book. These documents archive th

South Korean rice harvest season

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: South Korean regions begin first 2026 rice harvests

In mid-August 2026, agricultural regions in South Korea began their first rice harvests of the season using early-maturing varieties. In Gyeongsangbuk-do, harvests commenced in Chilgok-gun and Yeongju-si. Farmers in Chi