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Buan subsidy deadline approaching
Apply by October 30th

Buan County in North Jeolla Province announced the application deadline for the Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund is October 30th.

  1. 1 pagesBuan subsidy deadline approaching Apply by October 30thPolicies
  2. 2 pagesSanbon Reconstruction Accelerates Four Districts Designated ApprovedPolicies
  3. 3 pagesGwangmyeong City Vies for Dome Stadium Signature Campaign UnderwayPolicies
  4. 4 pagesCultivating 2,000 semiconductor talents Gwangju's yearly goalPolicies
  5. 5 pagesBusan's Galmaet Trail expands to 36 courses Complete overhaul, gathering public inputPolicies
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Buan subsidy deadline approaching
Apply by October 30th

Deadline Deadline October 30 · Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund Application Deadline
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In short

Buan County in North Jeolla Province announced the application deadline for the Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund is October 30th.

Approximately 1,100 residents have not yet applied.

Each person receives 300,000 won on a prepaid card and must use it by November 30th.

Key facts

WhenApplication deadline is October 30th, and the usage deadline is November 30th.
WhoAll Buan County residents are eligible, and approximately 1,100 people have not yet applied.
WhatLivelihood Stabilization Support Fund providing 300,000 won per person on an anonymous prepaid card.
HowYou can apply and receive payment at your local eup or myeon office.

What it means for me

If you are a Buan County resident and have not yet received the subsidy, you must apply by October 30th.

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Sanbon Reconstruction Accelerates
Four Districts Designated Approved

D-6 Deadline November 13 · Sanbon Four Districts Public Notice Deadline
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In short

Four apartment complexes in Sanbon New Town will undergo reconstruction procedures.

Gunpo City has accepted residents' proposal for special improvement district designation.

Final designation will be decided by end of December.

Key facts

WhenPublic notice period runs from the 27th through next month's 13th.
WhoGunpo City accepted residents' proposal for four Sanbon districts.
WhatSpecial improvement district designation proposal for sections 3-1, 7, 12, and 13.
HowDecision finalized in December after city council consultation and deliberation.

What it means for me

Reconstruction discussions for aging apartments in Sanbon New Town begin in earnest.

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Gwangmyeong City Vies for Dome Stadium
Signature Campaign Underway

Deadline Deadline November 6 · Dome Stadium Attraction Signature Campaign Deadline
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In short

Gwangmyeong City has launched a signature campaign to attract a 50,000-seat dome stadium.

The city plans to collect signatures from 10,000 citizens by the 6th of next month and submit them to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The ministry will evaluate proposals in December and announce candidate sites by year-end.

Key facts

WhenThe signature campaign runs from October 26th through the 6th of next month.
WhoGwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province is leading the campaign with citizens.
WhatThe city is pursuing a 50,000-seat sports and performance complex dome stadium.
HowThe city will collect 10,000 signatures through signature sheets at community centers and libraries, as well as online via QR code.

What it means for me

Gwangmyeong residents can influence the stadium attraction results through signature participation.

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Cultivating 2,000 semiconductor talents
Gwangju's yearly goal

D-23 Deadline November 30 · Confirm Meister High School implementation methods and target schools
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In short

The Jeollanam-do Gwangju Office of Education announced a major plan to develop semiconductor technical talent.

The goal is to establish the 'Gwangju Semiconductor Meister High School' in March 2029.

The plan is to nurture approximately 2,000 semiconductor talents annually by 2030.

Key facts

WhenTarget opening in March 2029, with plans to establish a talent development system by 2030.
WhoThe Jeollanam-do Gwangju Integrated Special Metropolitan City Office of Education announced it at a policy hearing on the 26th.
WhatA semiconductor technical talent development system for approximately 2,000 people annually.
HowDivided into 4 sectors: specialized schools (630 people), department restructuring (800 people), and others.

What it means for me

Students and parents in the Jeollanam-do Gwangju region will gain new career options in the semiconductor field.

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Busan's Galmaet Trail expands to 36 courses
Complete overhaul, gathering public input

D-1 Deadline November 8 · Deadline for submitting opinions on Galmaet Trail revision plan
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In short

Busan's Galmaet Trail walking route will expand from 9 courses to 36 courses.

Total length will increase from 278.8 km to 295.3 km.

Public opinions are being accepted until the 8th of next month.

Key facts

WhenPublic input will be accepted for two weeks from October 26 to November 8.
WhoBusan city has prepared a revised Galmaet Trail route plan.
What9 courses with 23 sections (278.8 km) will be changed to 36 courses (295.3 km).
HowNew regional character routes will be created by dividing into coastal, riverside, forest, and urban paths.

What it means for me

Busan residents and tourists can plan their walks using the new Galmaet Trail courses.

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