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Incheon Opens Second-Half Call for Pre-Social Enterprise Designation
Incheon Metropolitan City announced that its second 2026 call for designating Incheon-hyeong Pre-Social Enterprises will run from August 3 to August 21.

Hanam Aims to Complete 13 Daily-Life Pledges in First Year of 9th Term
Hanam-si has confirmed a plan to complete 13 daily-life pledges from its 9th term within this year.

Guro-gu Opens 'Uridongne Subang Geojeom' Flood Response Centers in Three Flood-Prone Areas
Guro-gu has set up 'Uridongne Subang Geojeom' flood response centers equipped with flood-control equipment in three flood-prone areas, and has been operating them since July 20.

Jung-gu Expands Secondary Battery Collection Bins to 169 Locations
Jung-gu in Seoul has increased its dedicated waste battery collection bins from 49 to 169 by installing 120 additional ones.

Guro-gu Youth Delegation Holds Cultural Exchange with French Sister City
A youth delegation from Guro-gu visited its sister city, Issy-les-Moulineaux in France, and took part in cultural exchange activities with local young people, the district office said.

Commemorating 34th Anniversary of Korea-China Diplomatic Ties and 2nd Founding Anniversary — Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter of Federation of Chinese Compatriots in Korea Holds Gathering
The Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter of the Federation of Chinese Compatriots in Korea held an event to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic ties and the chapter's 2nd founding anniversary.

Jjangga-ne Chuncheon Sutbul Dakgalbi in Wonjong-dong, Bucheon: Traditional Chicken Grilled Over Charcoal
Jjangga-ne Chuncheon Sutbul Dakgalbi in Wonjong-dong, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi, is introduced as a specialty restaurant for charcoal-grilled dakgalbi made with domestic chicken thigh meat.

Sirip Pureunsol Childcare Center Donates 1 Million Won to Hanam-si for Low-Income Young Children
Sirip Pureunsol Childcare Center in Gamil-dong, Hanam-si, has donated 1 million won to Hanam-si to help low-income families with young children.

Vegetarian food culture-based cooking content expands to local communities and art: a shift in eating habits
The Gyeonggi Maeul Gongdongche Media Yeondae filmed cooking content to promote vegetarian eating habits.

Hanam-si Misagangbyeon Comprehensive Social Welfare Center Provides 250 Servings of Nourishing Food to Vulnerable Seniors for Chobok
On the 23rd, the Hanam-si Misagangbyeon Comprehensive Social Welfare Center carried out its 10th Visiting Samgyetang Support Program in observance of Chobok.

Hanam-si Council of the National Unification Advisory Council Holds Citizens' Class with 120 Attendees
On July 23, the Hanam-si Council of the National Unification Advisory Council held the 2026 Peaceful Unification Citizens' Class in the conference room of Hanam City Hall.

The Trap of Smooth Mistranslation: AI and the Buddhist Scriptures
A column warns that AI can translate Buddhist sutras into smooth modern language but may miss doctrinal context and produce plausible mistranslations.

Wonju Art Gallery exhibition draws 800 visitors in ten days
Nearly 800 citizens visited the "Animals in the Canvas" exhibition at the Wonju Art Gallery, organized by Wonju City, within ten days of its opening.

Hanam City Supports Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions for Registered People with Disabilities
Hanam City has run the 'Nae Cheryeok Baro Algi' program, which measures the physical fitness of registered people with disabilities and provides customized exercise prescriptions.

Jung-gu installs 11 signs guiding to Sinjungang Market from Sindang Station underground passage
Jung-gu, Seoul, has installed 11 directional signs along the route from the Sindang Station underground passage to Sinjungang Market.

Namhan Middle School builds school archive by students… 'School Recorders' club in full operation
Namhan Middle School in Hanam-si has announced it will run the creative activity club 'School Recorders' from April to November, in which students document the school's history.

Guro-gu Moves Ahead with Preparation of Sixth Community Welfare Plan
Guro-gu held an interim report meeting on the research service for preparing the sixth Community Welfare Plan (2027–2030).

Hanam City Runs 15-Week 'Play Hwallyeok UP' Program for Seniors Living Alone
Hanam City is running the news sports program '2026 Play Hwallyeok UP' to help maintain the health of seniors living alone and prevent social isolation.
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[Day 60] The Crown of Suchun (Book 2 Finale)
In the final episode of Book 2 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 365, Yuan Shu ascends the platform at Suchun, puts on the crown and claims the imperial title.

Hanam City holds workplace accident prevention training for contracting, service and outsourcing sites
Hanam City has held risk assessment training to prevent industrial accidents at contracting, service and outsourcing projects.
