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Prosecutors probe Gumi police over clearance padding after 51 theft cases found to be by 1 suspect

The police department has said that the filings were an error committed by an officer who was unaware of a rule change for multiple offenses.

2026.8.26

A single coat of paint brings relief from deadly summer heat in Gumi

A public housing complex in Gumi saw wall and indoor temperatures fall as much as 15.3 degrees Celsius (27.5 degrees Fahrenheit) after heat-reflective paint was applied, offering a potential model for protecting vulnerable residents.

2026.8.5

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A poster for singer Lee Seung-hwan's 35th anniversary concert [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Lee Seung-hwan awarded damages over abrupt concert cancellation in 2024

Singer Lee Seung-hwan partially won a damages suit against the city of Gumi, North Gyeongsang, over the cancellation of his concert just days before it was scheduled to take place because of safety issues between right-wing groups and concertgoers.

2026.5.8

People walk past the entrance of the Gumi Ramyun Festival held in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, for three days ending on Nov. 9. [NONGSHIM]

Regional cities find recipe for tourism success with food festivals

Regional cities saw huge surges in attendance at their local food festivals, highlighting classics like ramyeon, gimpbap (seaweed rice rolls) and bibimbap, tapping into a potentially huge — and delicious — tourist attraction.

2025.11.16

A panoramic view of LG Chem's cathode materials plant in Gumi, North Gyeongsang [LG CHEM]

LG Chem cathode material plant becomes IRA compliant after Toyota Tsusho acquires 25% stake

LG Chem announced Tuesday that Toyota Tsusho, part of Japan’s Toyota Group, has acquired a 25 percent stake in its Gumi cathode material plant, becoming the second-largest shareholder.

2025.9.9

Worker in 20s dies after collapsing at 37-degree construction site

A worker in his 20s died after collapsing at a construction site in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, during extreme heat, authorities said Tuesday.

2025.7.8

A wildfire burns on a hillside in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, on April 8. [KOREA FOREST SERVICE]

Firefighters bring Gumi wildfire to a rapid halt

The wildfire that broke out in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, on Tuesday has been almost completely extinguished, according to the Korea Forestry Service.

2025.4.8

From left, North Gyeongsang Vice Governor Yang Kum-hee, LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo and Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho at the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Gumi City Hall in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, on March 25 [LG INNOTEK]

LG Innotek to invest $408 million to upgrade chip factory

LG Innotek will invest 600 billion won ($408 million) into its factory in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, through December 2026.

2025.3.25

A venue sells dumplings in Wonju [WONJU CITY GOVERNMENT]

Wonju’s dumplings, Gumi’s ramyeon: Korean comfort food celebrated in local festivals

Korea's local festivals centered on food are occasions for each region to flaunt its most popular staples. However, other regions are celebrating bunsik, or common Korean dishes encompassing a variety of casual snacks and light meals.

2024.10.16

Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, right, shakes hands with Toray Industries President and CEO Akihiro Nikkaku at the Conrad Seoul on April 19, where the two discussed the company’s investment in manufacturing facilities in Korea. [MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND ENERGY]

Japan's Toray, Gumi sign $366 million MOU on fiber, film facilities

Toray Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Gumi, province of North Gyeongsang and the Industry Ministry on a 500 billion won investment in facility construction.

2024.5.22