Gwangmyeong Launches ‘Future-Ready’ Library Policy Focused on Daily Life Gwangmyeong, a city in Gyeonggi Province, said it will move ahead with a “future-ready library policy” aimed at linking reading, learning, creation and community engagement in residents’ daily lives. Kim Myeong-ok, head of the city’s Lifelong Learning Projects Headquarters, outlined the plan at a policy briefing at City Hall on the 21st. The policy centers on expanding public libraries beyond places to view materials, repositioning them as neighborhood-based cultural hubs April 21, 2026

Changwon to Host Concert, Bullfighting Tournament and Museum Exhibition Starting Late April Changwon Special City will roll out a series of cultural events for residents starting in late April, including a community concert, a traditional folk competition and a museum exhibition. Changwon will hold the “Uichang-dong Community Harmony Concert” at 7 p.m. on April 24 in the parking lot of the Changwon City Livestock Cooperative. The concert was planned to mark the 100th anniversary of the children’s song “Hometown Spring” and to share with residents the historical significance of April 21, 2026

Uijeongbu mayoral hopeful Ahn Byeong-yong urges policy debate, warns against 'blind' runoff The Democratic Party’s primary for Uijeongbu mayor has narrowed to a runoff between preliminary candidates Kim Won-gi and Ahn Byeong-yong, with Ahn on Monday formally proposing a one-on-one policy debate and calling for a contest focused on issues. The party’s Gyeonggi provincial chapter said no candidate won a majority in voting held April 19-20, sending the top two finishers to a runoff. The final vote is scheduled for April 25-26. “Having reached the runoff with strong support from c April 21, 2026

Police Seek Arrest Warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk Over Alleged IPO Fraud Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, is facing possible detention after police sought an arrest warrant over allegations he deceived investors during the company’s initial public offering process and gained about 190 billion won in illicit profits. Police moved to secure his custody about 18 months after opening the probe. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Financial Crimes Investigation Unit said Monday it applied for a warrant for Bang on suspicion of fraudulent unfair trading under the April 21, 2026

Incheon mayor inspects Songdo Station work for Incheon-origin KTX, set to open in 2026 Incheon city officials on the 21st inspected construction at Songdo Station, the starting point for the Incheon-origin KTX direct-connection project. Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok, city officials and representatives from the National Railroad Authority reviewed progress by major work stages, safety management and facilities being added as part of the Songdo Station expansion. The project will lay new track along a 3.19-kilometer (1.98-mile) section linking the Suin Line and the Gyeongbu high-spee April 21, 2026

Gyeonggi education superintendent hopeful Ahn Min-seok proposes training 100,000 AI, semiconductor students Ahn Min-seok, a preliminary candidate for Gyeonggi Province superintendent of education, on Monday unveiled a plan to shift Gyeonggi education to an artificial intelligence-centered system, marking Science Day. “AI is more than a simple technology; it is the infrastructure of our time that supports children’s dreams,” Ahn said, vowing to secure leadership in Gyeonggi education and make it a center for training South Korea’s future technology workforce. He said AI would be used to “substan April 21, 2026

Daegu’s Nam District Expands Housing Aid for Newlyweds, Adds Jeonse Support Daegu’s Nam District said it will significantly expand its loan-interest support program for newlyweds buying homes by adding support for jeonse (lump-sum deposit leases) and easing eligibility rules. The district said it will increase the number of beneficiary households from 1,000 to 1,500 by adding 500 jeonse households. Nam District said it completed consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare on changes to the social security system, allowing the program—described by the district April 21, 2026

Cheongdo County Expands Child Allowance to Under Age 9, Up to 120,000 Won a Month Cheongdo County said it will expand eligibility for child allowance payments under the revised Child Allowance Act, aiming to ease families’ financial burden and strengthen a child-friendly environment. The county said the eligible age will rise to under 9 from under 8. It will also apply a special provision for depopulation areas, adding 20,000 won a month per eligible child. With the national benefit of 100,000 won, children in Cheongdo will receive up to 120,000 won per month. For 139 April 21, 2026

President Lee Jae-myung Heads to Vietnam After India Trip, Eyes High-Tech Cooperation President Lee Jae-myung will leave India on April 21 after wrapping up a two-night, three-day trip and travel to Hanoi, Vietnam. The visit will be the first state event hosted by Vietnam’s new leadership, which took office earlier this month. It will also be a return visit, coming eight months after Communist Party General Secretary To Lam visited South Korea in August last year. After arriving in Hanoi, Lee will begin his schedule on April 22 with a meeting with members of the Korean April 21, 2026

Gunwi youth volunteers launch Food Run to deliver homemade side dishes to at-risk teens Gunwi County’s 1388 Youth Support Volunteers, part of the Gunwi County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, have begun the 2026 Food Run program to promote healthy eating and help stabilize daily life for local youth. Eight volunteers attended the first meeting on April 20 and pledged private-sector cooperation to protect at-risk teens. Food Run is a regular volunteer effort that will run through November, selecting 10 households with at-risk youth. Once a month, volunteers will cook side April 21, 2026