산림청(청장 박종호)은 ‘산불 피해 조사·복구 추진단’을 발족하여 울산광역시 울주, 경상북도 안동, 강원도 고성에서 발생한 산불피해지* 조사·복구에 나선다.* 울주 산불(’20.3.19~20.) 519ha, 안동 산불(’20.4.24~26.) 약 800ha, 고성 산불(’20.5.1~2.) 약 85ha 피해 발생○ 산불피해 현장 조사는 5일부터 15까지 10일간 진행하며, 산림·입목 및 산림시설 등을 대상으로 울주군, 안동시, 고성군과 합동으로 시행한다.○ 위성영상 분석 및 드론 활용 등 과학적인 방법으로 응급복구 시급성의 우선순위

The health authorities in Korea announced today (April 20) a total of 13 new cases of CORONA diseases as of this day. It brings Korea’s total infections to 10,674.According to according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), Korea's new virus infections stayed below 20 for t

Question: Jeju's Government is moving ahead with a “Carbon Free Initiative by 2030," an initiative designed to turn Jeju new into the world's first carbon-free island. Could you elaborate on this initiative?Answer: Jeju aims to make the island carbon-free by 2030 through electric cars and d

By Prof. Song Bang-whanThe southwestern province of Jeollanam-do of theRepublic of Korea stunned everyone late last May winning the much-coveted GrandAward for Job Creation offered by the President of the Republic of Korea andpresented by the Minister of Employment & Labor on behalf of the President

On the occasion of the 21st Pyeongtaek Citizens’ Day, The Korea Post had an exclusive interview with Mayor Kong Jae-kwang of the City. At this interview, Mayor Kong expressed his ambitious vision for building Pyeongtaek as the most attractive and dynamic city in Korea. He said this year is especiall

As one of the most thriving cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gimcheon is transforming into an advanced innovative city. With 12 major public corporations and organizations, including Korea Expressway Corporation, KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, and Korea Transportation Safety Authority

The Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) is moving full steam ahead for the globalization of Jeju. The JDC is performing a pivotal role in the development and growth of the economy of the Jeju Island Province of the Republic of Korea boldly carrying out various key industrial projec

As a port located in the west coast region of Korea, Dangjin City has been achieving robust growth in economy and population for years. As of the end of 2015, its population increased to over 170,000 persons and the finance exceeded 700 billion won (approx. US$583 million). In 2015, the City attract

The 2nd annual World Conference on North Korean Studies (WCNKS) was held from October 12 to 15, 2015. Hosted by the Ministry of Unification and organized by the Korean Association of North Korean Studies, the event marked the 70th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule and serv

As an urban-rural complex mid-sized city, Mungyeong is actively transforming its major industry from agriculture into the sixth industry. Leveraging its remarkable achievements and development, the City government recently held Mungyeong Traditional Tea Bowl Festival and will host the International

After 24 years of its launch, the project of constructing the Seongmun National Industrial Complex in Dangjin City will be completed by the end of this year, finishing its construction processes by 99% now. The large scale industrial complex in the area of over 12 million square meters has been cons

As the center of the aerospace industry in Korea, the Goheung County government recently unveiled ambitious programs for developing the regional economy, leveraging its natural, agricultural, marine and industrial resources. Until five years ago when the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) con

Yangpyeong County, surrounded by several mountains and rivers, has been leading the development of eco-friendly agriculture. Indeed, the county has faithfully pursued an environmental agriculture policy for 18 years since it was adopted in 1997 when the financial crisis hit the country. In the 2000s

Newly elected and inaugurated Mayor Kim Hoing- Joing of Dangjin City admitted that there is a lot of room for improvement in Dangjin City, including poor city environment and lagging competitiveness compared with other cities, and vowed his best efforts to work hard and turn the city into one that i

Goyang City is working hard to promote the “Goyang Global Economic Network” in a bid to accelerate its development in various fields.In November 2011, Choi Sung, mayor of Goyang, a major city of over 1 million inhabitants, toured North/Latin America. He discussed with administrators of Harvard Unive

The Rural Development Administration (RDA) hosted a three-day event in Iksan between September 15-17, in celebration of the relocation of its headquarters to the Innovation City of Iksan, North Jeolla Province. At present at the event were by minister- and vice minister-level officials from 13 Latin

Following the first conference held in 2013, the Busan Port Authority, which operates the fifth largest container port in the world, hosted the Busan International Port Conference (BIPC) 2014 on Nov. 14, 2014 at Lotto Hotel Busan under the theme of ‘Ports Way Forward’ with three working sessions of

Two villages in Yangpyeong- gun (county), Gyeonggi Province have been awarded the coveted Presidential Award in the government-sponsored contest which aims to create the “villages filled with happiness.” The honored local communities are Yeomul-li village in Cheongun-myeon and Johyeon-ni village in

Manhattan of Korea! San Francisco of Korea! The Seaside City that Rivals the World’s Three Most Beautiful Ports! This is a multitude of adjectives that describe Haeundae, which offers a lot of charms. Indeed, Haeundae is attractive and alluring to everyone who sees, touch, and enjoy it. ▲The Grand G

Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City remains dedicated to building a city in which all citizens feel happy. Sejong Mayor Lee Chun-hui says that Sejong is being transformed into a dual urban & farming city. Overall, he stresses that more government agencies should be relocated to the city from Seoul.