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Fourteen healthcare professionals from the Tashkent region are undertaking specialized clinical studies in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province to acquire modern medical techniques for domestic implementation.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education launched an expanded 300-officer team dedicated to protecting teachers' rights, responding to high applicant interest and growing concerns.

Police in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, are investigating the deaths of two brothers, aged in their 40s and 50s, who were found dead in an apartment.

A meter-long lizard, believed to be an Asian water monitor, has caused alarm among residents after being spotted on a walking trail in a Suwon apartment complex in Gyeonggi Province.

A 2-month-old lion cub named Raon made its first public appearance at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, marking the theme park’s first lion birth in eight years.

The owner of a critically endangered Siamese crocodile, found in a stream in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, has been booked by police. The reptile was discovered eight days prior.

An 18-year-old in Gyeonggi Province borrowed millions of won from illegal lenders at exorbitant interest rates to fund online gambling, highlighting a growing issue of teen gambling debt in South Korea.

A family of four, including a couple in their 40s, was found dead at an apartment in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, after the couple reportedly fell from the building.

Uijeongbu High School in Gyeonggi Province continues its 17-year tradition of allowing graduating seniors to recreate Korea's biggest memes and viral moments in their annual graduation photos, offering a recap of 2026's cultural highlights.

Ceramic artist Park Young-sook's studio in Gyeonggi Province showcases her work, including her renowned moon jars, and reflects on her four decades in the craft.

The Semiwon Lotus Culture Festival is currently running through August 17 at Semiwon, a garden in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, featuring about 270 plant species.

Hyundai Motor Co. has inaugurated its new Suwon Hi-Tech Center in Gyeonggi Province, a highly automated facility designed to offer faster, more advanced, and customized maintenance services for next-generation vehicles.

A foreign national is under investigation after assaulting two US Forces Korea personnel in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on Sunday morning, according to local police.

Gyeonggi Provincial Education Superintendent Ahn Min-seok has called for a public debate on establishing a teachers' rights protection bureau, inspired by a fictional agency from the Netflix drama 'Teach You a Lesson'.

South Korea has extended a special law until the end of 2030 to support areas in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, affected by the relocation of US Forces Korea bases.

Democratic Party of Korea candidate Choo Mi-ae, who has served six terms as a lawmaker in the National Assembly, is expected to win the election for governor of Gyeonggi Province, according to an…

Gyeonggi Provincial Office has unveiled a voting guide in 13 languages for foreign residents, aiming to encourage eligible foreign voters to participate in the upcoming June 3 local elections.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo in Gyeonggi Province is introducing a free "Family Yoga at The Garden" wellness class for its guests.

North Korea is deploying new artillery systems capable of reaching Seoul and the most populous Gyeonggi Province, while Kim Jong Un is overseeing tests of the regime's largest military vessel.

Two men have been taken into custody after a court issued arrest warrants for their alleged involvement in the fatal assault of filmmaker Kim Chang-min outside a restaurant in Guri, Gyeonggi Province.

Prosecutors in South Korea are seeking a three-year prison sentence for a man in his 30s accused of hugging and touching multiple women at a Starbucks in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.

Southern Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is emerging as a crucial swing region in the upcoming June 3 by-elections, influenced by a booming semiconductor industry and a surge of younger voters reshaping the political landscape.

Two foreign nationals received prison sentences for stealing five vehicles from a used-car lot in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, and moving them to an export packing site in Incheon.

The UK-based Benenden School is considering establishing a branch campus in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, as the city aims to attract foreign educational institutions to its planned economic free zone. Suwon City has signed a memorandum of understanding regarding this initiative.

Four high school students in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, were treated at an emergency room after consuming adrenaline during a science class experiment.

Thousands of fans gathered in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, for BTS's "Arirang" world tour, marking the group's first concert in four years.

Rep. Choo Mi-ae of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party of Korea has been nominated as the party's candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor in the upcoming June 3 local elections.

Kim Dong-yeon, governor of Gyeonggi Province, is seeking another term to ensure continuity in the region's growth model, particularly for securing South Korea's semiconductor future amid rising regional competition.

Education authorities in Gyeonggi Province have launched an investigation into the death of a kindergarten teacher who passed away last month after coming to work despite severe flu symptoms.

Police in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, are investigating a school official in his 50s who was found in possession of three rounds of live ammunition at a school.

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday ordered an investigation into police officials over the murder of a stalking victim, and called for tougher measures to protect stalking and dating violence victims. The presidential office announced Lee’s instructions after criticism mounted that authorities had failed to properly protect the victim despite multiple warning signs before a fatal stabbing in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. Lee Kyu-youn, senior presidential secretary for public relations a

Hallways at Seoul International School in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, were packed as more than 800 students from 37 schools across South Korea gathered for National History Day Korea -- an…

Concerns are growing over a recent string of so-called “revenge for hire” crimes, most of which involve the vandalism of apartment doors. A man in his 20s was recently taken into custody on suspicion of property damage after smearing waste and paint on a stranger’s apartment door for money, news reports said Monday. The incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at an apartment building in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, where the suspect allegedly spread food waste and sprayed red lacquer pa

Faisal, a 42-year-old man who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades, still remembers the night his friend was badly injured during an immigration crackdown in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. “My friend fell from the second floor and hurt his arm,” he said. “His arm was broken as he tried to escape from the officers.” He said immigration officers now conduct crackdowns around his workplace every one to two months, with the most recent raid occurring in January. The operations, he added, increasi

GS Retail CEO Huh Seo-hong (left) and chef Edward Lee serve meals to visitors at Anna’s House, a social welfare facility in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The event, joined by the company’s employee group GS Nanumi and Anna’s House founder Father Kim Ha-jong, was organized to give back to the community following a successful food product collaboration through GS25 convenience stores. (GS Retail)

Emergency rescuers in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, had to search dozens of hospitals for 98 minutes before finding a facility that would admit a mother in labor, exposing a critical shortage of maternity care in the Greater Seoul area. The mother safely gave birth to twins after multiple hospitals initially declined admission.

Police confirmed that a Chinese national accused of killing a female graduate student confessed to scattering her body parts in Gyeongsan and northwestern Gyeonggi Province, rather than keeping them in one location.

Police in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, discovered the bodies of a man in his 60s and a woman inside a studio apartment. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible murder-suicide, where one individual killed the other before taking their own life.

A Thai national in his 30s has been arrested in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on suspicion of attempting to murder a couple at a motel in an apparent jealousy attack.

A bust honoring Kang Il-chul, a survivor of Japanese military sexual slavery who dedicated decades to seeking justice for fellow victims, was unveiled at the House of Sharing in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province.

Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea are under their first Heat Wave Emergency Warning as record-breaking heat spreads westward.

Police in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, have launched an investigation after a critically endangered Siamese crocodile was found in a local stream. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to identify its owner and how it ended up there.

Korean beauty company APR hosted key Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) executives at its automated manufacturing and logistics facilities in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, amid rising demand for K-beauty.

A dog breeding farm owner in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for performing a live C-section on a mother dog and illegally euthanizing other dogs.

Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong met with scholarship recipients at the 2026 Shinhan Scholarship Camp in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, for mentoring sessions.

Twin giant pandas, Rui Bao and Hui Bao, celebrated their third birthday at Everland's Panda World in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, in what is expected to be their final birthday in South Korea before returning to China.

Hyundai Motor is enhancing vehicle quality inspection through its digital proving ground in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, utilizing digital twin, robotics, and artificial intelligence for complex software-heavy machines.

Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is implementing an ordinance to provide essential medical care to foreign residents who are unable to enroll in the public health insurance system due to lacking a valid visa.

A middle school student sustained critical injuries after attempting to jump from the roof of a six-story residential building to a neighboring structure in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The incident occurred on Sunday.

Police have launched an investigation into a obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, following the death of a newborn who suffered respiratory distress shortly after birth and died nearly two months later, probing possible medical negligence.

Following local elections in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, online users are expressing hopes for the return of the popular 'Goyang Goyangi' cat mascot, a sentiment fueled by Mayor-elect Min Kyung-seon's pledges.

K-pop group P1Harmony is set to host a fan meetup titled 'P1usspace H: Horror Haven' in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, on July 11 and 12, as announced by FNC Entertainment.

Early summer rain accompanied by gusty winds is forecast nationwide in South Korea through Thursday, with heavy rain advisories issued for parts of Greater Seoul, including Incheon and Gyeonggi Province.

Benson, a premium ice cream brand by Hanwha Galleria subsidiary Better Scoop Creamery, is emphasizing more dairy and less air in its products. The article provides an inside look at their factory in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.

A man was arrested in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, for a series of convenience store robberies, including one where he forced a woman out at knifepoint.

A severely ill 22-month-old toddler made a full recovery after police officers in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, provided an escort through heavy traffic to help his father reach the hospital.

Police are investigating a deadly apartment fire in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, as a potential arson case after a note, believed to be from one of the deceased residents, was found at the scene where the fire broke out around 10:30 a.m.

A resident died after falling during an evacuation from a fire at a 20-story apartment building in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province. The blaze broke out on Thursday morning, with two other residents also injured.

Gyeonggi Province has introduced a new day tour program designed for foreign visitors, aiming to provide easier access to its attractions from Seoul without the need for public transportation.

Thai star Billkin is set to perform his first solo concert in South Korea as part of his global tour, taking place at Kintex Exhibition Center 1 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on June 20.

A delegation of ambassadors from 30 NATO member states visited HD Hyundai's Global R&D Center in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province, seeking closer coordination with South Korea.

A middle school student in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, assaulted a teacher, resulting in injuries that required two weeks of treatment and sending the teacher to the emergency room. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with a teachers' union calling for stronger legal protections.

An unidentified body, believed to be that of a man and possibly North Korean, was discovered in the Imjin River in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, near the inter-Korean border.

Four men in their 20s were arrested in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, after attempting to rob a woman living alone, with the suspects caught following the victim's resistance and a neighbor's report.

An unexplained bag of narcotics was discovered inside a holding cell at a police station in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, prompting officials to investigate how it got there.

A bus driver in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, died after a wheel detached from a cargo truck and struck his bus's windshield. Despite the fatal injury, the driver managed to safely stop the bus before succumbing to his injuries.

A video showing two delivery riders and a passerby quickly putting out a suspected arson fire near Bojeong Station in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, has gone viral, drawing praise for their swift action.

Renault Korea has launched the Filante crossover — the second model in its Aurora Project lineup — aiming to build this year’s sales momentum much like the Grand Koleos SUV did last year. Developed entirely at Renault Korea’s R&D center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the new hybrid flagship builds on its smaller sibling Grand Koleos’ dynamic performance while adding sedan-like comfort, offering a fresh interpretation of Renault Group’s crossover DNA. Compared with the Grand Koleos, Filante takes

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Friday apologized for the government's failure to address the chronic overcrowding of Gimpo Goldline, a 23-kilometer light metro line connecting Seoul with the satellite city of Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. The longstanding issue, caused by a shortage of subway cars on the line, which opened in 2019 with 23 trains. It has added six more since then and plans to add another five by the end of the year. But this is unlikely to fully meet demand, as congestion levels ofte

South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a layer farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 49, officials said Wednesday. The new case was reported at a poultry farm in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, some 40 kilometers north of Seoul, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters. Authorities said they are currently controlling access to the farms, carrying out the culling of the

A woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of stalking, after she allegedly harassed her former romantic partner despite police orders to stay away. Officials at Suwon Paldal Police Station said they are investigating the woman, in her 20s, on suspicion of violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking and Protection of Victims. The suspect is alleged to have visited the victim's home in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, twice early Monday morning. The two women had previously been in a romant

A magnitude 3 earthquake struck an area northeast of Yeoncheon in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, early Sunday. The tremor was reported by the weather agency.

South Korea's land minister announced that any additional housing supply from greenbelt areas will be restricted to Gyeonggi Province. This decision aims to manage urban development and environmental protection.

Police in South Korea are increasingly using drones to aid in searches for missing individuals, with one recent case in Gyeonggi province successfully locating an intellectually-disabled woman in just 30 minutes.

South Korean Land Minister Kim Yun-duk announced plans to accelerate 'new town' projects in Gyeonggi Province and Incheon to establish more residential complexes, addressing soaring housing prices in the Greater Seoul area.

Registered foreign residents of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea may be eligible for insurance payments if diagnosed with a heat-related illness, as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius.

An official from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education was discovered dead at an apartment complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on July 23, prompting a police investigation.

A 50-centimeter-long crocodile, identified as one of the world's rarest reptiles, was discovered in a stream in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The National Institute of Biological Resources confirmed it to be a Siamese crocodile.

A 50-centimeter-long crocodile was reported and subsequently captured near a stream in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, prompting an emergency response from fire authorities.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has hinted at the imminent sale of his apartment in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, stating, "I no longer own a home" during a cabinet meeting.

A woman in her 40s was hospitalized after repeatedly ramming police vehicles for an hour in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, with her 8-year-old daughter present in the car.

Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr's mid-sized SUV, the 7X, has surpassed 1,000 pre-orders in Korea within a month of its launch. Pre-sales commenced on June 5 across nine physical locations in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and Daejeon.

An 8-year-old girl was rescued after being trapped under a car in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, when police officers and about 10 passersby collectively lifted the vehicle.

Tickets for K-pop group Big Bang's three-date concert in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, sold out within minutes of going on sale, marking the start of their world tour.

A regional court found a former vice governor of Gyeonggi Province guilty of perjury for falsely testifying to parliament about being provided alcohol and food during a prosecution interrogation.

A proposal to ban smartphones in South Korean schools for the entire day, including breaks, is gaining attention, particularly in Gyeonggi Province. Many schools already limit phone use during class, but this new measure would extend the ban.

A fire broke out on a hillside near the National Election Commission headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, about an hour and a half after polls closed in the local elections.

Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, has opened its Rose Festival, featuring 3 million roses of 720 varieties in bloom through June 21, with this year's theme reimagining the Rose Garden as a European-style hotel garden.

In Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, dozens of Muslim men who gather outdoors for Friday prayers frequently face public backlash, highlighting ongoing social tensions.

A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for a factory supervisor in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, for allegedly head-butting a Vietnamese worker 22 times, causing a concussion and other injuries.

A growing number of Seoul residents are relocating to the neighboring Gyeonggi Province, with departures from the capital reaching a four-year high in the first quarter, primarily due to high housing costs.

South Korea's main opposition party has chosen a supreme council member to be its candidate for the Gyeonggi Province Governor election. This selection marks a key step in their electoral preparations.

A new private-sector analysis indicates that Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province offers the best environment for children to grow up in South Korea, challenging the perception that Seoul's Gangnam district is ideal.

An annual job fair for military personnel soon to be discharged opened in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, hosted by the Ministry of National Defense to assist service members in their transition to civilian careers.

LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo presented awards at the 2026 LG Awards, recognizing top-performing projects focused on customer value. The event took place at LG Academy in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Police in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, are investigating a man in his 70s suspected of assaulting two Nepalese migrant workers and threatening them with a homemade imitation firearm at a poultry farm. The incident follows a recent assault.

Undocumented migrant parents in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province are reportedly avoiding a new child care subsidy program, fearing it could lead to their deportation.

Rep. Choo Mi-ae, a candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor in South Korea, emphasized the critical importance of completing semiconductor chip clusters in the province as part of her campaign platform.

A recent study in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province reveals that 13% of its rapidly growing foreign resident population, which has surged 14-fold since 2000, lives in housing not intended for permanent residence.

A fight is intensifying in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, over the impending demolition of what is believed to be South Korea's last remaining camptown detention center for sex workers, a building that has stood as a reminder of a rarely spoken-about system.

A man in his 70s died after being struck by a vehicle while clearing 2-ton coils that had fallen on the Yeongdong Expressway in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, early Friday morning.

SUWON, Gyeonggi Province — Samsung Electronics’ annual shareholders meeting opened to applause on Wednesday, a sharp break from last year’s tense gathering as investors returned in high spirits after the stock’s rebound, record annual revenue and a larger dividend plan. At the company’s 57th annual general meeting at Suwon Convention Center, the contrast with 2025 was evident from the start. A year ago, the room was dominated by frustration over a share price stuck in the 50,000 won ($33.65) ran

Coupang CEO Harold Rogers conducted an overnight visit to a logistics site and joined early-morning deliveries, according to industry sources on Friday. Rogers visited a delivery camp near Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province late Thursday night and helped deliver early-morning orders alongside logistics workers in the area. The visit became known after photos believed to show Rogers at the site were posted on an online community by a person identified as a warehouse worker. Coupang confirmed that Roge

Eva Popiel, a British-born entertainer who gained popularity in Korea through KBS’ hit talk show “Global Talk Show” from 2006-2007, has officially become a Korean citizen after nearly two decades in the country. Popiel shared the news on her Instagram account Tuesday, posting several photos from the ceremony, where she received her naturalization certificate at the Yangju Immigration and Foreign Affairs Office in Gyeonggi Province, with the message “Finally. Thank you!” She reportedly passed the

South Korean police have arrested a man accused of vandalizing a victim's home in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, as part of a 'paid revenge service' for someone else.

A man in his 30s died after going into cardiac arrest during cosmetic sedation at a beauty clinic in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, with police referring a doctor to prosecutors in connection with an alleged propofol overdose.

Yellow dust sweeps nation; alert issued for Seoul, Gyeonggi Province  Yonhap News Agency