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Gwangju incinerator candidates
Narrowed from 9 sites to 4

Gwangju city has reduced potential locations for a garbage incineration facility from 9 sites to 4.

  1. 1 pagesGwangju incinerator candidates Narrowed from 9 sites to 4Society
  2. 2 pagesBusan subway strike looms First trains halted from 23rdSociety
  3. 3 pagesDokdo Day commemorative event held Reaffirming territorial sovereigntySociety
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Gwangju incinerator candidates
Narrowed from 9 sites to 4

Deadline Deadline October 22 · Scheduled announcement date for feasibility study plan
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

Gwangju city has reduced potential locations for a garbage incineration facility from 9 sites to 4.

Jangdeung-dong in Buk-gu and three locations in Gwangsan-gu remain as final candidates.

After expert agency investigation, one site will be finally selected.

Key facts

WhenThe decision was made at a meeting of the Site Selection Committee for Jeollanam-do and Gwangju Integrated Special City on the 19th.
WhoThe Metropolitan Resource Recovery Facility Site Selection Committee reviewed candidate sites submitted by 4 autonomous districts.
WhatOf the 9 sites, 4 were selected as investigation targets: Jangdeung-dong in Buk-gu and Dongsan-dong, Samgeori-dong, and Jipyeong-dong in Gwangsan-gu.
HowFive eliminated sites had over 70% Green Belt Zone grades 1 and 2, and 2 sites failed to meet area and consent rate standards.

What it means for me

Residents near candidate sites should check the feasibility study and public notice details.

If your commute area overlaps with a candidate site, future development plans could change.

If you operate a shop near a candidate site, it is worth monitoring regional changes from facility installation.

If you live near a candidate site, you can participate in the resident opinion consultation process.

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Busan subway strike looms
First trains halted from 23rd

Deadline Deadline October 22 · Check results of final labor-management negotiations on 22nd
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

Busan Transportation Corporation union will strike from the first train on the 23rd if final negotiations fail on the 22nd.

Even if the strike begins, the subway will operate at 75% of normal weekday levels.

Busan city will deploy taxis intensively and add extra buses as alternative transportation.

Key facts

WhenIf final labor-management negotiations fail on the 22nd, the strike begins from the first train on the 23rd.
WhoBusan Transportation Corporation union and Busan city discussed contingency measures for the strike.
WhatSubway operation rate will be maintained at an average of 75% on weekdays.
Lines 1-3 run normally during rush hours; other times operate at 8-20 minute intervals.

What it means for me

Busan subway users must check operation changes in advance on the 23rd.

Commuters should prepare alternative transportation based on the results of negotiations on the 22nd.

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Dokdo Day commemorative event held
Reaffirming territorial sovereignty

Deadline Deadline October 23 · Dokdo Literary Contest and folk painting exhibition end date
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

Gyeongbuk Province held a 'Dokdo Day' commemorative event at the Eastern Government Building on October 21st.

About 100 participants, including youth and meritorious figures, attended special lectures, awards ceremonies, and exhibitions together.

Created in 2005 in response to Japan's 'Takeshima Day', the exhibition continues through the 23rd.

Key facts

WhenHeld on October 21st, 2026 in the auditorium of Gyeongbuk Province's Eastern Government Building.
WhoAbout 100 participants attended, including members of the Provincial Assembly's Dokdo Protection Special Committee, students and parents from Pohang Youth Green Officers' School, and others.
WhatDokdo flash mob, history lecture, Dokdo protection merit awards ceremony, and literary and folk painting exhibitions were held.
HowKim Young-soo, director of the Northeast Asian History Foundation, gave a lecture titled 'Russo-Japanese War and Dokdo', and awards were presented to Ulleung Coast Guard members and others.

What it means for me

No direct impact on daily life, but it offers an opportunity to learn Dokdo history and view exhibitions.

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