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‘Bird Doctor’ Yun Mu-bu, Kyung Hee University professor emeritus, dies at 83
Yun Mu-bu, an ornithologist known as the ‘Bird Doctor’ and professor emeritus at Kyung Hee University, died at 12:01 a.m. on the 15th at Kyung Hee University Medical Center at the age of 83.

[Liberation Day Special] Hanam City Holds 80th Liberation Day Commemoration Ceremony Successfully… ‘Song of Liberation’ Resounds Across Generations
Hanam City held the 80th Liberation Day commemoration ceremony on the morning of August 15 at the Hanam City Hall Annex Main Auditorium.

Gwanak-gu Citizen Jury Begins Evaluating Election Pledges of 8th Term
Gwanak-gu, Seoul, has formed the 2025 Gwanak-gu Citizen Jury to evaluate the implementation of election pledges from its 8th term and held an appointment ceremony on the 13th.

Bugae 2-dong signs local welfare agreement with Incheon Peace Medical Welfare Social Cooperative
On the 13th, Bugae 2-dong in Bupyeong-gu signed a work agreement with the Incheon Peace Medical Welfare Social Cooperative to improve local community welfare.

Guro-gu Holds Ceremony for 80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation Day
Guro-gu held a ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day at 10:30 a.m. on the 13th in the district office auditorium.

Seminare Concert to Feature Moving Vocal Performance
The Seminare Concert will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in EZAR HALL on the B1 floor of MAP Building in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Jongno-gu Holds Chilseok Community Event at Bukchon Traditional Craft Experience Center
Jongno-gu will hold the Chilseok Community Event at the Bukchon Traditional Craft Experience Center from August 25 to 31.

Pregnant Women's Yoga Class Opens for Second Half at Ilsandong-gu Public Health Center in Goyang
The Ilsandong-gu Public Health Center in Goyang Special City will run a free Pregnant Women's Yoga Class from September 3 to November 5.

Bupyeong-gu Women's Bowling Team Wins Individual Title at Presidential Cup National Championship
The women's bowling team from Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, won the individual title and the team bronze medal in the overall standings at the 40th Presidential Cup National Bowling Championship in the women's open division.

Emotional Play Seeks Warmth in a Thistle Field
The play 'Eongyeongkwi Kkotbat-eseo' meets audiences at Dream Theater in Seoul from August 9 to 17.

Leg Cramps: First Aid Method Said to Stop Pain in 3 Seconds
When a leg cramp occurs, pulling the toes toward the body and pinching below the navel is known as a coping method.

GMSA and Korea Women Venture Association Sign MOU to Strengthen Global Networking
GMSA and the Korea Women Venture Association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the overseas market expansion of Korean women-owned venture companies.

Korea Medtner Society's 4th Regular Concert to Be Held at Seoul Arts Center on Aug. 18
The Korea Medtner Society will hold its 4th regular concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the Recital Hall of the Seoul Arts Center.

GMSA and China Council for the Promotion of National Trade pave the way for a new leap in Korea-China private economic cooperation
The Global Management Support Association (GMSA) and the China Council for the Promotion of National Trade (CCPNT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Beijing on August 5 to expand private economic cooperation.

Culture Sharing Platform Opens Free Rentals for Wonju Citizens
Wonju City is offering free rentals of its Culture Sharing Platform facilities to support citizens' cultural activities.

Geumcheon-gu Wins 2025 Award for Geumcheon Hannae Senior Welfare Center
The Geumcheon Hannae Senior Welfare Center in Geumcheon-gu received an S grade in the evaluation of the senior volunteer activation support program and was awarded the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation.

Controversy over 'I Am a Survivor' planning: letter of rebuttal from JMS member
Ahead of the broadcast of the Netflix documentary <Naneun Saengjonjada>, a JMS member has sent two letters of rebuttal to the editorial office.

Federation of Chinese Koreans Central Council to Hold Two-Day, Three-Night Jeju Tour on Haenyeo Culture and Climate Change
The Federation of Chinese Koreans Central Council announced that it will hold a two-day, three-night tour to Jeju from August 14 to 16, themed on haenyeo culture and climate change.

Ongjin-gun to Provide Practical Accounting Training for 70 Senior Center Administrators to Boost Operational Transparency
Ongjin-gun announced that it will conduct operational and accounting training for senior center administrators through September 5 in partnership with the Korea Senior Citizens Association Ongjin-gun Branch.

Mangu Historical Culture Park: A Stage for Korea-Japan Youth International Exchange
On August 3, Jungnang-gu hosted an international youth exchange group from Korea and Japan at Manguhistorical Culture Park, running a history and culture tour program.
