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8 injured in suspected explosion in Gyeongsan apartment facilities office

A suspected explosion sparked a fire at an apartment facilities office in Gyeongsan, injuring eight people as police prepared an investigation.

2026.7.23

Who will live on Dokdo? Search begins after last resident dies.

Ulleung County is preparing to recruit a new permanent resident for Dokdo after the death of its last registered inhabitant left the disputed islets with an official population of zero.

2026.7.22

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Torrential rain in Seoul triggers flood warnings, road closures as heavy downpours hit Korea

Overnight downpours triggered flood and landslide warnings, road closures and evacuations in Seoul and other parts of Korea, with more rain expected through Sunday.

2026.7.18

Toxic gas from zinc smelter fire in Bonghwa triggers evacuation warning

Sources said that there have been no detected leaks of toxic substances or human casualties.

2026.7.9

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak triggers emergency response in North Gyeongsang

North Gyeongsang has culled infected pigs and cattle, halted livestock movement and begun mass vaccinations as officials move to contain its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 11 years.

2026.7.5

A kingfisher's regal flight

A common kingfisher hunts in a stream in Buk District, Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on the morning of June 27.

2026.6.28

An aerial view of Andong Hahoe Folk Village in North Gyeongsang [JANG JIN-YOUNG]

Korea's historic town of Andong targets Japanese travelers after latest Lee-Takaichi summit

Korea's southeastern city of Andong is racing to commercialize every stop that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made during her summit with Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

2026.5.26

A man observes a destroyed garage in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang, on March 27, 2025. His property was engulfed in a wildfire in March 2025. [YONHAP]

A year after wildfire, North Gyeongsang residents still battle scars both physical and mental

Though more than a year has passed since the massive wildfire that tore through North Gyeongsang, many survivors are still battling the scars left behind, both mentally and physically.

2026.5.6

A scuba diver watches oceanic mantas at the Manta Ridge dive site in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, on March 7. The photo is not related to the article. [AP/YONHAP]

Diver rescued by Coast Guard after 12 hours adrift at sea

A diver who went missing during a leisure dive off the coast of Uljin County, North Gyeongsang, was rescued after drifting at sea for about 12 hours, the Coast Guard said Monday.

2026.4.27

Senior government officials including President Lee Jae Myung, fifth from left in the front, pose for a group photograph on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Nov. 1, 2025. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

North Gyeongsang launches initiatives to boost overnight tourism

North Gyeongsang province, following last year's APEC summit, recorded a 12.8% increase in visitors, rising from 69.9 million to 78.9 million. However, overnight stays only saw a slight increase, with lodging conversion rates remaining low.

2026.3.31