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Over 1,000 leading meat scientists gather in Daejeon… ICoMST held in Korea for first time in 16 years

The Rural Development Administration's National Institute of Animal Science will host the 72nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) at the Daejeon Convention Center from August 9 to 14.

2026-08-07

Incheon to Hold Parental Lecture on Child Abuse Prevention with Lee Hoseon

Incheon Metropolitan City will hold a parental lecture on child abuse prevention at 10 a.m. on September 4 at Songdo Convensia, inviting Professor Lee Hoseon.

2026-08-07

Guro-gu strengthens cooperation among district office, public health center and health insurance service

On August 6, Guro-gu held a training session to strengthen the capabilities of practitioners in integrated care at the Changui-hol of the district office.

2026-08-07

Jung-gu to Host Night History Tour at Jangchungdan Park for Liberation Day

Jung-gu in Seoul will host the night history tour "Jangchungdan Yahaeng" at Jangchungdan Park over two days, on the 13th and 14th, marking the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.

2026-08-07

History Lives — Goguryeo Series: Episode 20: The Restoration Movement — The Flame That Never Went Out

This is a serialized historical feature on how, after the fall of Pyeongyangseong in 668, Geom Mojam and An Seung led a movement to restore Goguryeo in 670, based in Hanseong.

2026-08-07

[Silver Bridge] Volume 3 · Chapter 15 · Loneliness on a park bench in Guro-dong, an affliction shared by elderly people in Korea and China

Prompted by an elderly man sitting alone on a park bench in Guro-dong, the author introduced Chapter 15 of the book Silver Bridge, which examines the loneliness of older people in Korea and China.

2026-08-07

Yeongjong-gu Youth Center's Youth After-School Academy to Hold Art Exhibition 'Uri Ai'

The Youth After-School Academy of the Yeongjong-gu Youth Center will hold the art exhibition 'Uri Ai' from August 4 to September 6.

2026-08-07

Yeongjong-gu to Support Excellent Social Welfare Facility Programs

Yeongjong-gu in Incheon will launch the 2026 Social Welfare Facility Excellent Program Support Project, which funds the operating costs of local social welfare facilities' own programs.

2026-08-07

As children walked the runway, the exhibition changed — the 'Parade of Life' in Insa-dong

At the opening of the '2026 2nd Animal Art Festival' at Maru Art Center in Insa-dong, the opening performance 'Parade of Life' was held.

2026-08-07

10th Juseomjuseom Concert at Seopo-ri, Deokjeok, on August 15–16

Ongjin-gun will hold the 10th Juseomjuseom Concert over two days, August 15 to 16, at Seopo-ri Beach in Deokjeok-myeon.

2026-08-07

Senior model Jo Eun-hye: Service and patriotism carried on from her descent from an independence fighter

Senior model Jo Eun-hye spoke about the service and patriotism she has carried on as a descendant of an independence fighter, ahead of the Republic of Korea Hanbok Cultural Festival marking the 81st anniversary of Liberation.

2026-08-07

[100 Years Ago Today] August 7, 1926 - Two people unfound for four days, and the gramophone

On August 7, 1926, the search in the Hyeonhaetan, with no progress for four days, entered its final stage, while in Gyeongseong the record "Praise of Death" began to be sold officially.

2026-08-07

Wonju to Pursue Literary Exchange with Irish Writer Tim McGarvey

Wonju City has selected Irish writer Tim McGarvey to take part in the UNESCO City of Literature Wonju residency program, the city said.

2026-08-07

Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum in Gangseo-gu Hosts Solo Exhibition by Yu Geuntaek, 'Breath,' Through October 22

The Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is hosting the solo exhibition 'Breath' by Korean painter Yu Geuntaek through October 22, presenting 30 years of his work through 106 pieces.

2026-08-07

Cognitive Activities for Seniors: Social Enterprise Woori Mother Holds Hands-On Group Training in Wonju

On July 21, 2026, the social enterprise Woori Mother held hands-on group training in Wonju using teaching tools for cognitive activities for seniors.

2026-08-07

Refresher training for caregivers: Uri Mother Yoyangbohosa Education Center in Wonju earns S grade in pilot evaluation

The Uri Mother Yoyangbohosa Education Center in Wonju received an S grade, the highest, in a pilot evaluation of refresher training for caregivers conducted by the National Health Insurance Service in July 2026.

2026-08-07

Guro-gu to Open 47 Heat Shelters for Seniors on Weekends Too

Guro-gu will operate 47 heat shelters for seniors on weekends and holidays too, from August 8 to 30.

2026-08-07

KBS Jeonguk Norae Jarang returns to Jung-gu for first time in three years with public recording on the 11th at Jangchung Gymnasium

Jung-gu, Seoul, will hold a public recording of 'KBS Jeonguk Norae Jarang Seoul Jung-gu Edition' at the main stadium of Jangchung Gymnasium on the 11th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

2026-08-07

Guro-gu Presents Hwarang Medal to Families of Korean War 6.25 Veterans

On the 6th, Guro-gu held a ceremony at the Changui Hall of its district office, presenting medals to the families of Korean War 6.25 veterans.

2026-08-07

Korea Hanbok Cultural Festival Links the Meaning of 81st Liberation Day with Hanbok

The Korea Hanbok Cultural Festival, which expresses the joy of liberation through hanbok on the 81st anniversary of Liberation Day, will be held on August 6, 2026.

2026-08-07

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