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Samsung, SK hynix weigh massive expansion of chip investment in southwest region

The companies are preparing major semiconductor-related investments as President Lee Jae Myung pushes for balanced regional development.

2026.6.23

Alleged Gwangju murderer admits premeditation, does not address possible sexual motive

During his first trial, the man accused of fatally stabbing a high school girl in Gwangju admitted that the crime was premeditated, but he did not address the charge that the murder was committed in the course of an attempted rape.

2026.6.22

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Firefighters from the Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters train to control fire on EV in Gwangsan District in Gwangju on July 8, 2025.

Gov't launches full probe into young firefighter’s death after family alleged workplace bullying, forced drinking and official mishandling at Gwangju fire station

President Lee Jae Myung ordered an independent investigation as the bereaved family and firefighters’ union press for accountability over alleged bullying and a disputed internal report.

2026.6.14

Talk of Gwangju chip investment sparks debate over region's competitiveness

Hopes for regional growth are rising as Gwangju emerges as a possible semiconductor investment site, but experts question its logistics, workforce and supply-chain advantages.

2026.6.12

Samsung's reported consideration of Gwangju chip investment sparks debate over political influence

With Samsung Electronics reportedly considering establishing a semiconductor packaging facility in Gwangju, the debate over how to balance the government's regional development goals with corporate autonomy is intensifying.

2026.6.10

Jang Yun-gi, who is accused of killing a high school student whom he did not know in downtown Gwangju, is transferred from the Gwangju Seobu Police Precinct to prosecutors on May 14. [NEWS1]

Gwangju murder suspect intended to sexually assault victim, prosecutors say

Jang Yun-gi, the man accused of killing a high school girl whom he did not know in Gwangju, originally intended to sexually assault the victim, prosecutors said.

2026.6.2

Representatives from three May 18 organizations hold a rally in front of Shinsegae Department Store in Gwangcheon-dong, Seo District, Gwangju, condemning Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign on May 22. [NEWS1]

President slams Starbucks over 2024 promo accused of evoking Sewol ferry sinking

President Lee Jae Myung slammed Starbucks Korea on Saturday over 2024 promotional material that allegedly evoked the tragedy of a ferry sinking that killed more than 300 people a decade earlier.

2026.5.24

Kim Soo-wan, the vice president of Shinsegae Group, leaves the May 18 Memorial Park's cultural center in Gwangju on May 19 after attempting to issue an apology regarding Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotional event. [YONHAP]

Shinsegae Group vice chair turned away by democratization movement foundation following Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' scandal

With Starbucks Korea's “Tank Day” promotional event sending its owner's stock prices down the drain, the vice chairman of Shinsegae Group attempted to issue an apology to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement foundation, only to be turned away.

2026.5.19

The emblem of the Ministry of National Defense is shown in this undated file photo. [YONHAP NEWS TV]

Army rescinds 33 commendations linked to 1980 pro-democracy crackdown

The Army said Tuesday it has revoked 33 commendations that were awarded to soldiers in the name of an Army chief for their roles in a bloody crackdown during the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.

2026.5.19

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin is seen an undated photo provided by the company. [SHINSEGAE GROUP]

Shinsegae Group chairman issues apology over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign

Retail giant Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin made a public apology over Starbucks Korea’s so-called Tank Day marketing campaign that used phrases reminiscent of military dictatorship on the anniversary of the May 18 democracy movement.

2026.5.19

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gwangju

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Samsung, SK hynix weigh massive expansion of chip investment in southwest region

Alleged Gwangju murderer admits premeditation, does not address possible sexual motive

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Life sentence finalized for man who killed three at a Seoul pizza joint

Gov't launches full probe into young firefighter’s death after family alleged workplace bullying, forced drinking and official mishandling at Gwangju fire station

Talk of Gwangju chip investment sparks debate over region's competitiveness

Samsung's reported consideration of Gwangju chip investment sparks debate over political influence

Gwangju murder suspect intended to sexually assault victim, prosecutors say

President slams Starbucks over 2024 promo accused of evoking Sewol ferry sinking

Shinsegae Group vice chair turned away by democratization movement foundation following Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' scandal

Army rescinds 33 commendations linked to 1980 pro-democracy crackdown

Shinsegae Group chairman issues apology over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign