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All rights reserved Screenshots show the chatroom of a livestream hosted by a 17-year-old who streamed an illegal street race on social media in Cheonan during the March 1 Independence Movement Day holiday South Korean navy Captain Choi Won-il was commanding the corvette ROKS Cheonan on a routine patrol in the Yellow Sea when a North Korean torpedo struck The attack on March 26 making it one of the deadliest incidents between the two Koreas since the Korean War and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update Joon Ha Park is a correspondent at Korea Risk Group He has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report He specializes in offering in-depth analyses of South Korea’s defense policy security relations and domestic politics for Korea Pro Internet Explorer is not compatible with this website Microsoft ceased supporting IE 10 and older in 2016 Microsoft cyber-security chief Chris Jackson has been urging users to stop using the browser since February 2019 Join the influential community of members who rely on NK News original news and in-depth reporting Don't have an account? 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SIGN UP Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker who was put on trial for mobilizing public officials to campaign in the 2022 local elections was sentenced to invalidity of his election by a court According to the legal community on the 24th the Supreme Court's third division confirmed the original ruling who was indicted on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act to six months in prison and two years of probation If an elected official is sentenced to a fine of more than 1 million won for violating the Public Official Election Act in connection with the elected election he or she will be invalidated and lose his or her position Mayor Park was put on trial during the 2022 local elections on charges of campaigning by producing election promotional videos using an organization of public officials and posting them on his personal YouTube account He was also accused of publishing false information by stating that Cheonan City's employment rate was second in the country and the unemployment rate was the lowest in the country in the election process the appeals court found him guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison and two years of probation The Supreme Court found the campaign charges using the organization of public officials guilty but found the charges of publicizing false information innocent and sent the case back to the Daejeon High Court in September last year a six-month prison term and two years of probation were sentenced to a remand trial conducted in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling Although the sentence was partially reduced compared to the second trial it did not avoid the suspended sentence of imprisonment but it was rejected by the Supreme Court on the same day ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Army’s Camp Humphreys made a familiar trip over the weekend to bring holiday cheer to the children at an orphanage nearby organized by the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program and sponsored by the Korea Tourism Association brought about 20 service members together Saturday with 30 children at the Ikseonwon Orphanage in Cheonan 13 miles away “We always look to try and make this trip happen almost monthly but we always run into issues with planning so think this time were going to go and at least make it bimonthly,” said Sgt The soldiers brought gifts of stuffed animals and helped decorate Christmas cookies with the children Laughter emanated from every corner of the activity room where the hourlong gathering took place With their families back in the United States the volunteers find the orphanage visit a nice way to spend time during the holidays This is the second time I’ve come out here and it’s just as great as the first time,” Stephan said at the gathering “I’ve been looking forward to this event since the last time it was pushed out It’s great we get to engage with community; it feels like making a difference.” Volunteers made the same trip during the 2023 holidays to the orphanage it’s an important thing for them,” he said Saturday at the orphanage Over 1 million children have grown up in South Korean orphanages in the last 70 years according to the charity Holt International Children’s Services All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies A bereaved family member touches the inscribed face of a slain sailor at the Second Fleet in Pyeongtaek as he attends a memorial service marking the 15th anniversary of the 2010 incident in which 46 sailors perished in North Korea's torpedo assault on the South Korean corvette Cheonan All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency From left: Samsung Electronics President Nam Seok-woo Kim Tae-heum and Cheonan City Mayor Park Sang-don pose after signing a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday The city of Cheonan in South Korea’s South Chungcheong Province announced on Monday that it will participate in a bid to build an AI computing center The National AI Computing Center is a high-performance infrastructure project aimed at securing AI computing resources the Korean government and private sector plan to invest 2.5 trillion won ($1.73 billion) in establishing the center in a non-metropolitan area Cheonan expects that if it succeeds in attracting the National AI Computing Center it will further solidify its position as a leading smart city in the country The city is already promoting the adoption of innovative technologies in collaboration with global big tech companies Cheonan is discussing joint investments with global enterprises and foreign investment firms through a public-private special-purpose corporation excellent accessibility to the Seoul metropolitan area and well-developed transportation infrastructure It is also home to 12 universities and national research institutes including the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology and the Korea Automotive Technology Institute leading to significant demand for AI computing services “We plan to accelerate Cheonan’s transformation into Korea’s leading smart city by attracting the National AI Computing Center,” said Mayor Park Sang-don we will position our city as a leading AI industry hub not only for Korea but also for the entire Asian region.” Korea’s key industries to face downturns in 2025: BOK LG Uplus’ ‘U+2+’ membership surpasses 8 mn users KEPCO, KHNP clash over UAE nuclear plant costs Korea to introduce QR code for ATM transactions E-mart to delist Shinsegae E&C with tender offer LG Chem halts PBAT plant operations over profitability conce.. Doosan Enerbility, HD Hyundai team up on gas turbine tech Samsung smart farm tech boosts mango yields, cuts costs in J.. LK Samyang launches superwide zoom lens with German partner Musinsa’s beauty business surges 130% in Q1 Luxury watches, jewelry rise as new growth engine for depart.. KakaoMap launches indoor navigation for 54 major train stati.. Korea’s inflation rises 2.1% in April SK telecom shares fall on new subscription freeze KEPCO to unveil first 5-year power distribution plan by mid-.. Daemyung Sono to sell entire stake in Air Premia LG CNS partners with KAIST to train AI transformation expert.. item.tmx : Math.floor(item.tmn)+'/'+Math.floor(item.tmx)) +'℃ Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo hits 100,000 sales milestone LG Energy Solution seeks global talent in U.S. LG Electronics rolls out tumbler washer MyCup LG Elec installs LED scoreboard at Boston Red Sox stadium HD Hyundai Heavy holds ceremony for Philippine patrol ship LG unveils 2025 OLED Evo TV Samsung unveils gaming monitor with glasses-free 3D technology KITA Chief meets Texas Governor to discuss semiconductor subsidies KB Kookmin Bank, KCS to enhance forex monitoring system LG Electronics’ AI Washtower optimizes laundry in 3 seconds Navy officers bow their heads during a ceremony at the 2nd Fleet in Pyeongtaek on March 26 to honor 46 sailors killed in the 2010 sinking of the ROKS Cheonan by a North Korean submarine attack in the Yellow Sea A bridge at a highway construction site collapses in Anseong Firefighters conduct a rescue mission at the site of a bridge collapse in Anseong A view of a bridge that collapsed at a highway construction site at Anseong Korea.net hosts networking event for Honorary Reporters Accord with Japan to protect both nations' people abroad A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad Click here to read more about the latest summit between leaders of both countries Talks with NZ seek to upgrade ties to strategic partnership Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded in 2006 to a comprehensive strategic partnership Mixed boccia pair to face Hong Kong for Paralympic gold the Jeong-Kang pair will face in the final Hong Kong in mixed pair BC3 boccia 🌕 S-Tier food for Chuseok 🌕 | K-Cuisine Relay | Ep.28 Galbijjim & Samsaeknamul “Reading is so sexy!” — Headlined by The Guardian (UK)　| Balance Talk | Ep Korean German architect in Seoul seeks to innovate Hanok Grassroots group seeks to clean up trash from Jeju waters Polish capital hosts Korean cultural event at Breakfast Market Hanbok-clad children play traditional games President Yoon attends opening of Cyber Summit Korea Descendants of Korean War veterans attend event in Incheon Multicultural families attend Chuseok event Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 79th Liberation Day Keynote Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the NATO Public Forum K-pop management innovation changes global music industry Korea-French friendship to drive future partnership Denmark's digital strategy to preserve global democracy 10th workshop of European Association for Korean Language Education (EAKLE) PNP launches TOP COP special class to enhance tourist safety K-Culture Extravaganza Lights Up Jozi: Korean Cultural Centre Unveils ‘Travelling Korea’ Korean Restaurant to open soon in Abuja-Envoy Jusung Gabriel Park & Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds shows the sailors of the 2,800-ton frigate Cheonan posing for a photo as the vessel has been named the "Best Combat Ship" at the 2024 gunnery competition An amendment to the law is idling to reduce the consent rate required to change the use of living accommodation facilities (residences) to officetels before completion. As it is unclear when the law will be revised, there is also a growing risk of imposing enforcement penalties on about 60,000 living accommodation facilities currently under construction. The amendment was proposed by Yeom Tae-young of the Democratic Party of Korea in February this year. The key point is to lower the 100% consent rate condition to "more than four-fifths consent (more than 80%)" when repurposing non-residential buildings such as living accommodation facilities before approval for use. It was no different from the government's plan because the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport carried out legislation to expedite the bill. The problem is that despite such government support, 100% of the contractors had to be agreed to convert living accommodation facilities into officetels before completion. In reality, it is impossible to obtain consent from all contractors, so an amendment has been proposed, but the process of the bill has become unclear. ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool, NAVER papago. 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Jeonnam Dragons won 2–0 over Cheonan City on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Cheonan City 3 win(s) Cheonan City have won the previous 2 matches against Jeonnam Dragons. Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT?Jeonnam Dragons won 2–0 over Cheonan City on Sat 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Cheonan City have won the previous 2 matches against Jeonnam Dragons Cheonan City is playing home against Jeonnam Dragons at Cheonan Baekseok Stadium on Sat Samsung Electronics is reportedly finalizing investment plans for the first production line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) facility in South Korea rebranding it to focus on mass-producing advanced NAND flash and DRAM Some subscribers prefer to save their log-in information so they do not have to enter their User ID and Password each time they visit the site check the 'Save my User ID and Password' box in the log-in section This will save the password on the computer you're using to access the site Students at Samil Technical High School in Paldal District observe calligraphy pieces expressing remembrance and gratitude along with models of the Chamsuri 357 and ROKS Cheonan on Monday four days ahead of the 10th West Sea Defense Day West Sea Defense Day falls on the fourth Friday of March every year and is meant to remember the fallen in the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong in 2002 the sinking of ROKS Cheonan in 2010 and the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island in 2010 who died onboard the Cheonan warship when it sank A man caught for abusing a street cat in Cheonan is a chef A who runs a famous dessert cafe According to a report by the Cheonan Newspaper on the 26th last month and abused a street cat taken care of by his owner was found to be the operator of a dessert cafe "A has become famous for his media and lectures while running dessert cafes in Gangnam and Cheonan A has turned his social network service (SNS) account into private after the controversy A is accused of abusing and capturing a street cat by beating it with an iron rod in a parking lot of a mart in Seongseong-dong Mart employees who set up a cafeteria on one side of the parking lot to take care of the cat found the abuse while looking at closed-circuit (CC) TV when the cat was not seen A distributed food to the street cats and swung an object believed to be an iron rod as the cats approached the animal protection group Ray filed a complaint against A to the police and analyzed nearby CCTV and arrested him at a nearby home "I did it with the aim of catching it and moving it somewhere else because (cats) kept opening trash bags near my house but another cat ran in and interfered with me so I swung (the weapon) to prevent him from coming," and mentioned the missing cat "I released it at a rest stop on my way to Seoul." has ordered the Cheonan Seobuk Police Station to conduct a supplementary investigation The Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers celebrate winning the 2024 Korea Volleyball Federation Cup at Tongyeong Gymnasium in Tongyeong Four buses with 112 people on board crashed on the Cheonan Gyeongbu Expressway that was driving on a bus-only lane near the Cheonan Walnut Rest Area in Busan The accident took three people in their 30s on board the bus to a nearby hospital A total of 112 people were on board four buses including express buses and sightseeing buses the 5km section of the accident site was severely congested for more than an hour while dealing with the accident The police believe that two buses that followed after seeing the accident between buses were also involved in a collision and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on witnesses and black boxes Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Asia & World Korean Peninsula SEOUL--Elevated parts of a highway under construction collapsed in South Korea on Tuesday killing three workers and injuring six others Ten people were working on the site in the city of Cheonan about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of Seoul They fell when it collapsed and were trapped in the rubble Eight injured workers were sent to hospitals before two of them were declared dead there later The fire agency said in a statement that five remained in serious condition It said that rescue workers were trying to find the missing worker The cause of the collapse wasn’t immediately known Acting President Choi Sang-mok urged authorities to mobilize all available personnel and equipment to salvage the workers Rescue crews performing beyond the call of duty A plane veers off the runway and catches fire at a South Korean airport with reports of 28 dead Death toll in a Taiwanese golf ball factory fire rises to 10 Plane burst into flames after skidding off runway at an airport in South Korea Myanmar security forces fire on protesting medical workers Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission is a major tourist spot in the city as it houses Christmas installations and trees every year This year's Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on Nov 18 with ribbon-themed ornaments hanging to portray the spirit of unity A render of the Seoul Plaza Ice Rink set to open on Dec 20 in central Seoul [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT] Romantic Hangang Christmas Market takes place in Yeouido Hangang River's Event Square from Dec Cheonan International Christmas Festival in Cheonan The fire at the insulation production plant in Cheonan has been completely extinguished According to the Chungnam Fire Headquarters on the 7th a production plant for insulation in Seongnam-myeon The fire column soared in an instant and the white smoke spread The fire authorities issued the first stage of response within 20 minutes of receiving the report to extinguish it The first stage of response is an alert that mobilizes 31 to 50 equipment from three to seven nearby fire stations Fire authorities mobilized 207 firefighters 49 firefighting equipment and two helicopters Fire authorities succeeded in extinguishing the large fire at 12:45 p.m. two hours and 25 minutes after the fire broke out and lifted the response stage he entered the factory and responded to the fire by spraying water the lights were completely extinguished at 3:03 p.m It is known that it was difficult to extinguish due to the large size of the factory and the presence of toxic gases inside a total of 23 factory employees were working at the accident site One of them suffered second-degree body burns and was taken to a hospital The remaining 22 people were evacuated on their own and were safe Police plan to investigate the exact extent of the damage and the cause of the fire Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers outside hitter Leonardo Leyva attacks during the V League game against the Daejeon Samsung Bluefangs at Ryu Gwansun Gymnasium in Cheonan Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers head coach Philippe Blain looks on during the V League game against the Daejeon Samsung Bluefangs at Ryu Gwansun Gymnasium in Cheonan The South Korean Navy has announced the return of ROKS Cheonan a corvette sunk by a North Korean submarine torpedo in 2010 bigger frigate patrolling the Yellow Sea under the same name The new Cheonan (FFG-826) was commissioned Friday at Jinhae Naval Port near Busan Jeongmin Kim is Executive Director at Korea Risk Group She covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C