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The new mayor of Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, is embracing the city's unconventional social media legacy by appearing in costume, dancing, and lip-syncing in a promotional video. This strategy aims to continue the viral success achieved under his predecessor.
Election authorities in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, completed a recount of the Chungju mayoral election, confirming Mayor Lee Dong-seok's win despite a slightly narrowed gap.
A man in his 60s was arrested in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing two acquaintances at a karaoke bar, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
Police have requested an arrest warrant for the governor of North Chungcheong province over alleged bribery.
The Jecheon Red Odeng Festival will return from Saturday to March 2 at Jecheon Station Plaza in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, offering visitors a fiery taste of one of the city’s best-known street foods. Admission is free, though food and drinks are sold separately. The three-day event spotlights “red odeng,” a spicy fish cake dish simmered in a bold chili broth. About 25 retro-style food stalls will line the plaza, serving classic red odeng, fusion variations, chicken skewers, tteokbokki
Mining and manufacturing output in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province increased by 28 percent in the second quarter, attributed to the ongoing chip boom.
Hyundai Motor Group has inaugurated its first directly operated waste-to-hydrogen production and fueling complex in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, as part of its efforts to expand the use of hydrogen derived from local waste.
Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers visited small and midsize suppliers in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, pledging support for manufacturers facing challenges from rising energy costs and currency swings.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed integrating the central city of Daejeon with South and North Chungcheong provinces as part of broader regional integration efforts. The suggestion was made during a town hall meeting with residents.
Cosmax Pet, a subsidiary of Cosmax Group, has commenced operations at its new plant in Jeungpyeong, North Chungcheong Province, to meet the increasing demand for pet health and beauty products.
HD Hyundai Electric is showcasing its AI-powered advancements in electricity at its new power distribution complex in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, highlighting a shift towards more orchestrated and intelligent operations.
The controversial chief of a child welfare center in Jecheon, North Chungcheong Province, has been reinstated and issued a public apology for 2013 child abuse allegations, sparking anger among victims.
Goesan-gun, a rural county in North Chungcheong Province, has averted a severe population decline thanks to a significant influx of immigrants, with the immigrant population reaching 1,850 in 2024.