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Man who threatened temple employee with replica gun formally detained by police

Police formally detained a man in Jinju who had been in custody since allegedly threatening one temple employee with a replica weapon, injuring another with his car and leading police on a 50-kilometer (31-mile) chase while drunk.

2026.8.3

Man who allegedly threatened temple visitor with replica gun arrested after 31-mile chase

The suspect reportedly got into his car and drove away from the scene, not stopping even after hitting another visitor who tried to block his escape.

2026.7.30

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Poster for Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026 [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Jinju to host Esports Championships Asia ahead of 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

A preview of the esports games that will be featured at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will unfold in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, about five months ahead of the Asiad, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday.

2026.4.23

Protesting truckers from a labor union under the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions clash with police officers in front of BGF Logis's warehouse in South Gyeongsang on April 20. [YONHAP]

Police say man who rammed truck into union members saw crowd, didn't brake

The man who killed one and injured two labor union members by ramming a cargo truck into the rally drove into the crowd without braking despite having seen the people, police said Wednesday.

2026.4.22

A notice informing passengers of suspended and delayed train services is displayed on an electronic signboard at Daejeon Station in Jung District, Daejeon, as heavy rain battered central regions on July 17. [YONHAP]

Regular train services connecting Daegu to Busan, Jinju suspended due to heavy rain

Train services from Daegu to Busan and Jinju were suspended Thursday due to heavy rain and track blockages.

2025.7.17

Right to left, Gregory Hill, chief administrative officer of the University of Utah Asia Campus, Jinju K-Entrepreneurship Foundation Chairman Kim Jong-wook and Jinju Mayor Jo Kyoo-il Jo hold copies of a signed MOU on Monday at the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, Incheon. [UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ASIA CAMPUS]

University of Utah Asia Campus signs 'K-Entrepreneurship' deal with Jinju, Jinju K-Entrepreneurship Foundation

The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) announced Tuesday it will expand the country's entrepreneurship spirit globally through a partnership with Jinju City and the Jinju K-Entrepreneurship Foundation.

2024.11.26

Vice minister joins foreign tourists' lantern-making

Second Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Jang Mi-ran poses for a photograph with foreign tourists at Jinju Namgang Yudeung Exhibition Hall in Jinju, on Saturday. Jang and the tourists participated in a lantern-making tour program.

2024.8.18

Designate Chokseokru as a National Treasure (KOR)

The historic and symbolic significance of Chokseokru are immortal values that cannot be lost in a fire. That alone is reason enough to elevate the pavilion to a national treasure.

2024.1.4

Designate Chokseokru as a National Treasure

The historic and symbolic significance of Chokseokru are immortal values that cannot be lost in a fire. That alone is reason enough to elevate the pavilion to a national treasure.

2024.1.3

Expo Tower in Sokcho, Gangwon, is pictured. [NEWS1]

Culture Ministry selects 13 regions for its pilot 'Korea Culture City' project

The Culture Ministry selected 13 cities and counties in Korea for its "Korea Culture City" project, it said Friday.

2023.12.29