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Gyeongnam Province lifts 10.92 million sqm of greenbelt for logistics, R&D, and urban expansion. Major projects in Jinhae, Changwon, and Gimhae to drive industrial growth, create 49,000 jobs, and position the region as a key economic hub.

South Korea’s regional universities are facing a crisis, and the Changwon-Geochang-Namhae merger is at the center of the debate. Will this bold move save regional higher education, or will legal and enrollment challenges derail the plan?

Gimhae, South Korea -In a bold move to tackle climate change and build a more livable city, Gimhae has unveiled a sweeping plan to invest 218.6 billion KRW in environmental initiatives throughout 2025. The city’s vision is to transform itself into a leader in sustainability, blending global ambitions

Changwon, Gyeognam - Gyeongnam Province has announced the continuation of its toll discount policies on the iconic Geogadaegyo Bridge into 2025. The decision, aimed at easing the financial burden on drivers and fostering tourism, underscores the province’s commitment to stimulating local economic growth. This initiative builds on the success

In a bold attempt to address one of the world’s most pressing demographic issues, South Korea’s local governments are turning to matchmaking events to increase marriage and birth rates. Facing a fertility rate of 0.78 births per woman—one of the lowest globally—local governments have decided

Yangju, South Korea – The serene forests of the National ASEAN Natural Recreation Forest in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, will come alive with the vibrant flavors and traditions of Southeast Asia and Central Asia during the 2024 ASEAN Food Culture Festival. Organized by the Korea Forest Service’s National Natural Recreation Forest Management