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After 50 years of being branded a 'pinko,' man cleared of violating anti-communism law

A man in his 70s had his name cleared almost half a century after he was wrongfully convicted on charges of being a communist sympathizer.

2026-04-08

What the Gwangju-South Jeolla merger could mean for foreign residents

The city of Gwangju and the province of South Jeolla will merge into a single “special city” starting July 1, affecting not only 3.2 million Koreans in the region but also nearly 82,000 foreign residents.

2026-03-11

Assembly committee passes Gwangju-South Jeolla integration bill, puts other integration bills on hold

The National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee passed a special bill on Tuesday on the integration of Gwangju and South Jeolla, while placing similar integration bills for other regions on hold.

2026-02-24

Top court rules that ex-dictator's memoir distorted 1980 pro-democracy uprising, defamed participants

The Supreme Court finalized a lower court’s ruling on Thursday that the memoir of former President Chun Doo Hwan distorted the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising and defamed those involved, ordering damages and restricting publication of the book.

2026-02-12

DP expels Jindo County head for comments about 'importing young virgins'

The Democratic Party expelled Jindo County head Kim Hee-soo after convening a Supreme Council meeting on Monday, following comments widely condemned as demeaning toward foreign women made last week.

2026-02-09

Prosecutors launch internal investigation after losing 320 seized Bitcoins worth $28.8 million

Prosecutors have launched an internal investigation after losing 320 Bitcoins valued at approximately 41.6 billion won ($28.8 million), which had been seized as criminal assets.

2026-01-27

Gwangju named Korea's first citywide autonomous driving test zone to challenge U.S., China leads

Gwangju Metropolitan City will be turned into a full-scale testing ground for AI-powered autonomous vehicles, a move officials say aims to accelerate development and narrow the technology gap with the United States and China.

2026-01-21

이재명의 판다 광주 유치 드라이브…외교적 의미는?

Korea was heartbroken after sending away beloved giant panda Fu Bao in 2024. But a new opportunity may be arising after President Lee Jae Myung asked China to loan Korea a new pair of pandas during his state visit last week.

2026-01-19

Lee's panda push could signal potential boon for Gwangju and diplomacy

Korea was heartbroken after sending away beloved giant panda Fu Bao in 2024. But a new opportunity may be arising after President Lee Jae Myung asked China to loan Korea a new pair of pandas during his state visit last week.

2026-01-14

President Lee Jae Myung requests panda lease during China summit

Gwangju is drawing attention as a potential new home for a pair of giant pandas after President Lee Jae Myung asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to lease the animals during their recent summit.

2026-01-10