Metrics details Tectonics is broadly accepted as one of the main factors controlling long-term landscape evolution The impact of tectonics on short timescales is most often observed through earthquake rupturings that produce localized Although these deformations significantly affect the landscape it remains challenging to precisely correlate major landscape changes with these localized earthquake deformations linking instantaneous deformation to long-term morphological changes often involves a thought experiment with potentially limited temporal resolution At a paleoseismological site along the slow-moving strike-slip Yangsan Fault in South Korea we employed optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating and detrital zircon analysis on all exposed unconsolidated layers in trench walls The results reveal a significant provenance shift in the sediments accumulating in the trench indicating a major reorganization of the drainage network we estimate that this change occurred around 70 ka We propose that this drastic drainage reorganization was caused by a combination of very slow earthquake activity and a temporary reduction in river erosion during the onset of the cold dry spell characteristic of the MIS4 stage across the Korean Peninsula Here, we have dated thirteen additional OSL samples to bring age constraints for the entire sedimentary stratigraphic section and further constrain the overall timing of fault activity. In addition, we processed 300 grains for U‒Pb age dating of detrital zircons that were collected from units 1, 3, and 4, to study the sediment provenance (Fig. 3) Results and interpretation of these new data are presented in the following sections considering all the available OSL ages and despite the chronological challenges in distinguishing the three units solely based on deposition times we propose that the emplacement of sediments in the two Inbo trenches can be divided into three stages This differentiation is possible due to their distinct sedimentological characteristics allowing us to identify each stage more clearly as follows: Stage (1) deposition of unit 4 occurred before approximately 70 ka Stage (2) deposition of the overlying units 3 and 2 took place at approximately 70 ka and Stage (3) deposition of the uppermost unit 1 began around 70 ka and continued until after 30 ka it suggests abrupt changes in the sedimentary condition and rapid sedimentation around 70 ka Our detrital zircon U‒Pb dating results are dominated by two primary age groups: the Late Cretaceous (ca 80 to 70 Ma) and Early Cretaceous (ca alongside with four other age groups in lower proportion: the Jurassic these two major age groups exhibit distinct proportion in their respective distribution for the three different sedimentary units the age distribution of the detrital zircons between unit 4 and unit 1 is nearly completely opposite while unit 3 presents a more mix age distribution the distinctive euhedral morphology and well-preserved edges of the zircon samples which are characteristics indicative of a short transport distance along with the varied age distributions within the different sedimentary units indicate that at the Inbo site we have distinct sedimentary units originating from different sources that have distinct ages albeit all located relatively close to the trench outcrop With the additional OSL dating conducted in the Inbo trench we aim to provide a more precise understanding of the earthquake history at this site we attempt to better constrain how earthquakes may have occurred over time along the SYF The depositional ages of the Inbo trench layers are delineated into distinct periods and unit 1 spanning from 68 ka to 29 ka Our OSL dating suggests that the most recent earthquake activity occurred after 29 ka while the penultimate event falls between 70 and 50 ka A crucial observation from our study is the eastward shift in sediment provenance over time primarily driven by fault activities that significantly restructured the local drainage systems This shift was particularly predominated around 70 ka when fault movements coupled with climatic changes spurred a major reorganization in drainage patterns accelerating sediment deposition and altering sediment sources The integration of OSL and detrital zircon U–Pb dating not only clarifies the depositional ages and sediment provenance but also chronicles the timing of these fault movements This study emphasizes the complex interplay between tectonic activities and climatic conditions shaping the landscape through ongoing deformation and varied sedimentation rates throughout the late Pleistocene These insights highlight the dynamic and interconnected processes influencing regional geomorphology and stress the importance of an integrated approach to understanding geological and environmental changes Data is provided within the manuscript or supplementary information files The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Klinger, Y. et al. 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at Korean plant Latest trends in Korean culture and society Major wildfires in southeastern Korea have been raging for four days but arid conditions and strong winds have prevented firefighters from extinguishing the blazes High winds spread the fire that started near Anpyeong Township in Uiseong County The city of Andong sent out an emergency alert text on Monday at 4:39 am saying that the Uiseong wildfire had spread to the mountains in the rural village of Hyeonan in Giran Township and advised residents to “evacuate immediately.”  Giran borders the township of Jeomgok in Uiseong County making firefighting and rescue operations extremely difficult even firefighting crews and situation room staffers had to evacuate Local firefighting authorities rushed to put out a fire after it spread to a building at a highway rest station at one point a testament to the difficulty firefighters face in containing and suppressing the conflagration Daewoon region near the village of Onyang in Ulju County the fire was a mere 700 meters away from the Yangsan border Winds died down in the late afternoon on Monday allowing firefighters to contain 95% of the flames but the possibility of further spread remains Daewoon region near the town of Onyang doesn’t have many private homes or other facilities but Yangsan is home to numerous rehabilitation facilities guest accommodation facilities and restaurants The city of Ulsan announced that it had sent a request to Yangsan to set up a firebreak and to cooperate in the evacuation of civilians the containment rate for fires near Sancheong human casualties and property damage continued to mount According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters five serious injuries and six minor injuries The number of people with minor injuries rose by two compared to the previous day The number of people driven from their homes by the fires increased by 1,908 in a single day coming to a total of 4,650 as of 9 pm on Monday The Korea Forest Service announced at 8 pm that forest fires had destroyed 10,584 hectares of forest This amounts to around 14,800 soccer fields the greatest scale of wildfire damage the country has seen since the fires that ran along the country’s northeastern coast in March 2022 Please direct questions or comments to [english@hani.co.kr] Yangsan City has decided to extend the operation period of the ‘2024 Yangsan Chrysanthemum Festival’ which was originally from October 25 to November 10 The 2024 Yangsan Chrysanthemum Festival is being held in the central square of Hwangsan Park stimulating the eyes and noses of visitors so you can enjoy the beauty of the chrysanthemums there will be no booths promoting local agricultural products Main: A dead wild boar on the platform of Hopo Station in Yangsan Inset: The injured arm of the man bitten by the wild boar A man who was bitten by the wild pig boar shows his injured arm Yangsan City’s Ungsang Branch Office recently announced that Solbat Hwangtotgil has rapidly gained popularity as a local attraction since its completion in July Solbat Hwangtotgil is a 260-meter-long yellow soil path located in Solbat Park within Ungsang Sports Park The path is equipped with a foot washing area and a wet yellow soil experience center provides a serene environment with amenities like pergolas making it an ideal spot for a forest bath and barefoot walking the site has attracted an average of 300 visitors per day are also in the works to ensure that visitors can enjoy the area comfortably and safely Suwon Samsung Bluewings interim manager Yeom Ki-hun speaks after drawing 0-0 with Gangwon FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon Suwon Samsung Bluewings midfielder Yeom Ki-hun celebrates during a Korean FA Cup match against Hwaseong FC at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon National Opposition leader seeks to mend fences by meeting with ex-President Moon Jae-in The leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea expressed his commitment to guiding the party during a meeting with former President Moon Jae-in on Thursday amid signs of internal division as pro-Moon figures slammed the opposition leader for his dominance in the party Lee visited Moon’s residence in Pyeongsan Village marking his first visit in four months since being re-elected party leader in September Moon expressed his support for Lee’s role as party leader urging him to lead the party with unity amid the significant headwinds the nation is expected to face in the new year “(Moon) told Lee that both he and the Democratic Party appear to be taking steps toward unity and expressed his hope that they will continue on this path,” Jo told reporters after Moon and Lee’s meeting Moon emphasized the need for an inclusive and conciliatory approach to navigate the party through the current extreme political climate.” Further details of their discussion were not disclosed as of press time The opposition party leader's meeting with Moon came amid growing criticism from key figures within the main opposition party over the party’s heavy reliance on its party leader a former governor of South Gyeongsang Province who is considered a close ally of Moon publicly urged the party to break away from its current structure which he described as overly centered on Lee’s leadership “The Democratic Party must abandon the painful labels of one-man system and privatized party,” Kim wrote in a Facebook post “We must start changing the party’s political culture now The only way forward is to build a broader more inclusive Democratic Party,” he added Kim also called on Lee to issue a sincere apology to those who distanced themselves from the party following the last presidential election “Many people have turned away in disgrace after the 2022 presidential election the local elections and the general election process,” he continued “These are people who are willing to return and support us if only the minimal conditions for unity are met We must sincerely apologize and make it possible for them to come back.” During the candidate selection process after Lee became the party leader some key figures close to Moon were sidelined or left the party while allies of Lee secured key nominations The result was a Democratic Party dominated by Lee’s supporters less under the influence of Moon's supporters lost his seat as governor of South Gyeongsang Province in 2021 after being convicted of involvement in an online opinion manipulation scandal with the top court verdict barring him from holding public office until April 2028 His eligibility for the presidential election has been restored after a presidential pardon in August Speculation has since grown that he could challenge Lee’s dominance within the party and emerge as a potential contender in the next presidential race another pillar of criticism against Lee is tied to the recent decline in public support for the opposition party According to a survey by Korea Research International the Democratic Party’s approval rating stood at 44 percent only slightly above that of the ruling People Power Party This marks a 4 percentage point decline for the Democratic Party compared to early January while the ruling party saw a 12 percentage point increase Other pollsters have reported similar trends reflecting the Democratic Party’s struggle to maintain public support the former economy minister under Moon and now governor of Gyeonggi Province saying the party’s crisis stems from a loss of credibility “The Democratic Party must ask itself whether it is truly capable of overcoming this crisis and proving itself as a party capable of governance,” Kim said in a press briefing on Friday Former presidential Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok echoed similar sentiments stating that the party’s current leadership style is stifling internal democracy “The Democratic Party today is failing to gain the public’s trust because it disregards dialogue and compromise while fixating solely on Lee Jae-myung,” Im wrote on his Facebook account on Jan Lee now faces growing legal troubles that cast a shadow over his political future The appellate court overseeing his election law violation case has scheduled a sentencing hearing for Feb Lee was previously sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year suspended sentence in November he risks losing his eligibility to run in the next presidential election The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road Democratic Party alleges 'judiciary coup' threatens to impeach Supreme Court justices Korea’s Czech nuclear plant deal halted by court injunction Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S As unused homes increase in rural South Korea Supreme Court’s verdict sours Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 consisting of six local governments in the Nakdong River area — Yangsan and Gimhae in Gyeongnam and Sasang in Busan — has announced the launch of the Nakdong River Spring Flower FESTA This event aims to highlight and promote the most beautiful spring flower spots along the Nakdong River inviting visitors to experience the vibrant colors of the season Following the success of last fall’s Nakdong River FESTA which was held alongside various autumn festivals the council is bringing back the event with a spring edition The goal is to discover hidden floral gems along the Nakdong River and encourage tourism to these breathtaking locations a Spring Flower Spot Recommendation Event will be held as a pre-event participants can access the event link via Naver Form and submit their recommendations for the best spring flower locations within the six local governments Those who participate will have a chance to win a 10,000 won gift certificate through a raffle More details can be found on the official SNS accounts of each participating local government The spring flower location that receives the most recommendations will be selected as the top spot and a Visit Certification Event will be held from the end of March to the end of April Visitors who travel to the selected location take a photo of themselves enjoying the spring blooms and upload it to SNS will be entered into a raffle for a 30,000 won gift certificate an exclusive challenge event will reward participants who visit all six designated spring flower locations and complete SNS certification six lucky winners will be selected via a raffle to receive iPads and AirPods the largest riverside park in the Bu-Ul-Gyeong region is being transformed into a family-friendly haven The city announced plans to upgrade the park’s experience and play facilities making it a go-to destination for families Yangsan City will invest 400 million won by the end of April next year to expand the children’s play and experience areas on a 2,600㎡ site between the camping area and Isaek Square in Hwangsan Park The new facilities will include two zip lines These enhancements are part of Mayor Na Dong-yeon’s initiative to revitalize the local economy by improving Hwangsan Park’s amenities Construction is set to begin early next year following the completion of necessary permits with a targeted completion date of Children’s Day on May 5 runs along an 840-meter track and is a hit with children enhancing its appeal as a comprehensive family destination The Hwangsan Healing Forest also features sunbeds and chairs have been added along the Nakdong Riverside Trail for visitors to enjoy the scenic views offering a wide range of activities and amenities that cater to both children and adults Yangsan bread (bread produced in large quantities at factories) sold at convenience stores is gaining popularity amid continued high prices E-Mart 24 of the convenience store announced that it will release additional small packaging bread for cost-effectiveness in reflection of this trend E-Mart 24 announced on the 23rd that sales of Yangsan bread sold at its stores recorded double-digit growth every year including 25% in 2023 and 17% in 2024 compared to the previous year This is the result of attracting attention for its cost-effectiveness as bakery bread prices soared due to rising prices of raw materials such as flour E-Mart 24 will release a cost-effective small packaging bread called "Milk Roll Cake (2000 won It is a small-sized product made with cream made of condensed milk and milk powder between castella roll cakes Four roll cakes packed individually (20g) are composed of one pack which were sold in large quantities (50 pieces) at large supermarkets were produced in four pieces in accordance with convenience stores E-Mart 24's "18-layer Milfeuille Bread" and "Milk Bread," which were launched in July last year are also increasing sales with cost-effectiveness The 18-ply mille-feuille bread is a cube-shaped bread that is eaten one by one and costs 1,600 won Milkbread is made by rolling light and soft pastry into a stick form These products are ranked 8th to 9th among existing representative bread products such as cream bread E-Mart 24 plans to release an additional "Chocolate Cube Festival (1600 won) next month to increase the competitiveness of cost-effective bakery "As more customers visit convenience store bread we will expand cost-effective bakery products that can only be purchased at E-Mart 24," adding focusing on products in the 1,000~2,000 won range." the first combination of the central fuselage and the main wing took place at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) site in Sacheon It is the biggest crisis in the production of state-of-the-art domestic fighter jets numerous aviation electronic equipment will be filled and completed in this framework Maeil Economy covered the production process of KF-21 Boramae Yangsan Unit 1 at its KAI site for the first time in the Korean media The KF-21 Boramae is the result of the Korean Fighter Experimental (KFX) project the largest introduction of weapons since the end of the Korean military It is a supersonic fighter that will replace the old Korean Air Force fighter (F-4 Phantom and is 4.5th generation close to the 5th generation stealth fighter (F-35) manufactured by Lockheed Martin The input budget alone exceeds 8 trillion won When completed as scheduled in September 2026 and delivered to the Air Force Advanced fighter jet manufacturing capabilities are the stepping stone for the K-bandon leap The possibility of K Bangsan's export of advanced fighter jets to the global defense industry market The KF-21 Boramae Yangsan Unit 1 came into its shape because of trial and error and test flights that crossed human limits which have repeatedly made and discarded numerous test machines (test and evaluation aircraft) over the past decade KAI was in the midst of a test flight with the personnel of the Air Force's 3rd Training Squadron adjacent to the Sacheon plant the test flight of 1,000 Soti (number of flights) was completed without incident head of the Korean Fighter Project at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration "Since a test flight requires driving the aircraft to the limit we cannot rule out an unexpected situation The final result of the 2,000 test flight scheduled for next year is Yangsan Unit 1." The KF-21 Yangsan Unit 1 fuselage was erected and mounted on the workbench we have to lie down and work in an uncomfortable position The drilling for rivets and bolts is automated but the speed and strength of the drill must be set extremely sensitively for accurate work." The main blade bonded to the fuselage was made by pressing 80 layers of carbon fiber Two test machines were located together in the production line The aircraft was dangling with orange lines It is a line that connects sensors that measure the pressure and vibration generated from the aircraft during a test flight but the appearance is slightly different," adding "It is Yangsan Unit 1 that is designed and manufactured through test flights to design the final shape." The reason why each prototype has a different appearance is that the data to be measured through the test flight are different it will be reflected in the design of the mass production airframe Yangsan City has completed a new barefoot trail at Design Park the forest within Design Park is known for its high quality and health The newly created barefoot trail takes advantage of this natural environment offering a healing space for citizens with its shaded areas and abundant phytoncides includes a variety of amenities such as a foot washing station and a barefoot experience zone featuring red clay Metrics details We present a new example of the termination of strike-slip paleoearthquake ruptures in near-surface regions on the Yangsan Fault based on multi-scale structural observations Paleoearthquake ruptures occur mostly along the boundary between the inherited fault core and damage zone (N10–20°E/> 75°SE) The ruptures propagated upward to the shallow subsurface along a < 3-cm-wide specific slip zone with dextral-slip sense along which the deformation mechanism is characterized mainly by granular flow in near-surface region The ruptures either reach the surface or are terminated in unconsolidated sediment below the surface the rupture splays show westward bifurcation and their geometry and kinematics show a change to NNW-strike with low-angle dip and dextral-reverse oblique-slip sense in the strata We suggest that the upward termination of the contractional strike-slip ruptures is controlled by the inherited fault geometry that is unfavorable with respect to the stress field (ENE–WSW σHmax) at basement depths in terms of movement on the fault and the lack of extension of the fault into shallow subsurface; a depth-dependent change in stress from σHmax > σv > σHmin to σHmax > σHmin > σv at depth of a ~ 200 m; and the physical properties of unconsolidated sediment (a) Map of the present-day tectonic configuration in East Asia. PA: Pacific Plate, PS: Philippine Sea Plate, ER: Eurasia Plate. (b) Map of the Yangsan Fault and locations of Quaternary faulting observations along the fault. A digital elevation model was generated from digitizing topographic maps (1:25,000) from Korean National Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal (http://www.nsdi.go.kr/lxportal/) by using QGIS 3.28.5 We used low-viscosity oil (electronic discharge machining fluid) to prevent damage to water-sensitive clay-rich materials during preparation of samples (by cutting and polishing) for observing the surfaces of rock-slabs and thin-sections All of the surfaces for observation and analysis were prepared to be perpendicular to the fault surface and parallel to the slip direction To analyze the chemical composition and microstructure of clast and matrix materials in slip zones we used a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with back-scattered electron (BSE) mode equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) The operating acceleration voltage and beam current were 15–20 kV and 1–5 nA Photographs of paleoearthquake ruptures at several of the studied trench sites along the main fault core and a subsidiary fault of the Yangsan Fault; the (a) Geosi and (d) Miho along the main fault core and (e) Inbo2 and (f) Inbo1 sites on a subsidiary fault Dashed white lines indicate the principal slip zones (PSZs) The first small trench (d) was extended to the ~ 8 m deep White circles indicate the rupture termination locations Insets in (a) and (c) show that fault striations observed in the unconsolidated strata These striations predominantly show dextral-slip with a component of reverse movement Straight arrows and dashed line indicate the movement direction of the missing blocks and the strike of the fault surfaces Highly weathered gravels offset by a surface rupture splay observed on the southern YF. There is no strength difference between the clasts and matrix. Microstructures of rupture splays at the Inbo2 (a–e) and Inbo1 (f–h) sites (a,b) Slab (a) and thin-section (plane-polarized light) (b) images showing a rupture splay along the boundary between mature foliated gouge and unconsolidated gravel Yellow dashed lines indicate asymmetric lenses derived from sediments and gouges (c,d) SEM–BSE images showing thin undulated foliated layers in the mixed part of PSZ (c) and well-rounded clasts in the PSZ (d) (e) SEM–BSE image showing asymmetric lenses in the mixed part in the PSZ and SEM–BSE (h) images showing a rupture splay along the boundary between dark clay and yellowish sand The combined results of our structural observations and previously reported paleoseismic data for the Yangsan Fault show that multiple ruptures propagated repeatedly along a narrow pre-existing weak zone at basement depths and terminated in zones of distributed deformation in unconsolidated strata in the shallow subsurface showing a change in geometry and kinematics we examine the controls on the inhibition of the upward rupture propagation in the shallow subsurface along the fault (a) Schematic diagram showing the rupture termination process in shallow subsurface along the Yangsan Fault. The stress tensor inversion calculated from fault-slip data (Table SI1) for the fault shows principal stress axes with their 95% confidence regions plotted on lower hemisphere stereonet (b) In situ stress for South Korea measured by hydraulic fracturing and overcoring data These features indicate that the rupture propagation process is influenced by the physical properties and thickness of unconsolidated sediment which lack inherited structures to constrain distribution of the newly formed ruptures and have low inter-granular cohesion we emphasize that if the sediment matrix and clasts have similar strength because of weathering and consolidation cataclasis and localized deformation could occasionally occur in the unconsolidated strata during slip events We conclude that the near-surface regions on the Yangsan Fault in SE Korea where are characterized by unconsolidated strata with no pre-existing structures favor the division of each rupture into several new splays having an orientation with the most favorable attitude with respect to the stress field; i.e. in response to the imposed stress (ENE–WSW-trending σHmax The Yangsan Fault is a typical low-deformation-rate fault in a weakly-active tectonic regime the occurrence of contractional strike-slip paleoearthquake ruptures in near-surface regions indicates a process that inhibits the upward propagation of ruptures This is apparent as a change from dextral slip on localized pre-existing rupture geometry at basement depths to oblique slip on westward bifurcation rupture geometry in shallow regions The process is controlled by the following factors: (1) the unfavorable orientation of the inherited fault at basement depths with respect to the tectonic stress field and the lack of upward extension of the inherited fault to the shallow subsurface; (2) the ratio of overburden stress to minimum horizontal stress which changes from deep to shallow levels (i.e. at ~ 200 m depth); and (3) the physical properties of unconsolidated sediments which have low inter-granular cohesion that favors granular flow and distributed deformation Ma, S. 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Geosyst. 16, 1577–1598. https://doi.org/10.1002/2014GC005693 (2015) Download references This work was supported by a grant from the Basic Research Project (GP2020-014) of the KIGAM funded by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and by a grant (2022-MOIS62-001) of National Disaster Risk Analysis and Management Technology in Earthquake funded by Ministry of Interior and Safety (MOIS We acknowledge valuable discussions with Y Fabbri and two anonymous reviewers for constructive and valuable reviews and A Antonio for constructive editorial guidance performed microstructural and material analyses Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37055-7 passed the Han Gobi as the main fire was extinguished on the 26th that it had 100% extinguished the main fire of the forest fire in Songdae-ri such as the fire brigade spraying water overnight the fire was caught within 20 hours of the forest fire Forest authorities have cleared out residual fires and strengthened backfire monitoring to prevent forest fires from recurring The area affected by forest fires was estimated to be 63ha The rate of forest fire extinguishing was 92 percent at dawn As the wind subsided due to the lifting of the strong wind warning 13 helicopters were mobilized to control the main fire the evolution rate fell to 78 percent as of 12 p.m the forest fire spread to Yangsan beyond Daeunsan Mountain in Yongdang-dong With two helicopters extinguishing at the border between Yangsan and Ulsan Yangsan-si has deployed more than 130 personnel including government officials and forest fire extinguishers While evacuation orders were also issued for private houses Maeil Economy covered the production process of KF-21 Boramae Yangsan No 1 at the Korea Aerospace Industries site in Sacheon the first combination of the central fuselage and the main wing of the KF-21 Boramae Yangsan Unit 1 was made It is the biggest crisis in the production of cutting-edge domestic fighter jets and it will be completed with numerous aircraft and electronic equipment in this framework in the future The KF-21 Boramae is the result of the Korean fighter project the largest arms introduction since the Dangun and when it is completed as scheduled in September 2026 and delivered to the Air Force more than 200 students gave up enrollment among students who applied to Seoul National University from time to time If the scope is expanded to Seoul National University so-called "Sky," the number of students who gave up registration reached 3,900 This phenomenon is attributed to the extreme shift in the number of test takers due to the expansion of medical school quotas with multiple applications available to a total of six universities in the occasional screening will supply a total of 247 trillion won in policy financing next year 136 trillion won worth of funds will be invested in five key strategic areas The Financial Services Commission confirmed next year's policy financing supply plan at the 9th Policy and Financial Support Council held on the 24th and Technology Guarantee Fund will supply 247.5 trillion won in policy financing next year Private apartment sales are expected to hit the lowest level in 25 years next year since 2000 The amount of sales in the Seoul metropolitan area has decreased by nearly a third compared to the previous year which is expected to lead to a serious decrease in supply.According to Real Estate R114 25 major construction companies in Korea will sell 146,130 households at a total of 158 sites next year This is more than 26,000 fewer than 172,670 households in 2010 when the number of units sold was the lowest since 2000 Despite the sluggish domestic stock market stock investment craze has led to a surge in large-scale retail investors with billions of won in transactions the number of high-value female investors investing in U.S stocks has increased tenfold compared to the end of March according to a tally by Shinhan Investment & Securities This is a noticeable increase in the number of high-value male investors compared to a 3.5 times increase over the same period Amid an employee assault incident at the Pyeongsan Bookstore in Yangsan which former President Moon Jae In runs after leaving office the Pyeongsan Bookstore board of directors urged to find out the truth The Pyeongsan Bookstore board released a statement on the 10th "On the 8th when Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung went to the Pyeongsan Bookstore an indiscriminate assault occurred at the Pyeongsan Bookstore where former President Moon Jae In was a bookshop," adding "We cannot help but be surprised that he committed the crime calmly in the former presidential security zone." the gunman in his 20s told a female employee in her 40s who was about to leave work He assaulted an employee who was dissuading him with his fists and feet "Did you go?" and "I won't go until I meet former President Moon Jae In," he said "A terrible assault was committed for eight minutes." the victim broke his left arm and fractured his ribs and vertebrae A lump is severely raised in the back of the head "The victim's condition is terrible right now," adding "It may take a long time to be completely cured." "We are concerned that the attack completely overlaps with the period of violent insults against former presidents and their families in the name of public power," he said "We cannot stop deploring and worrying that the structure of hatred and hostility developed by public power leads to indiscriminate hate violence of individuals." We call on this opportunity to stop all unjust political conspiracies and harms flying toward former President Moon Jae In "I hope the police will thoroughly get to the bottom of the case and leave no suspicions behind." the Yangsan Police Station in Gyeongsangnam-do applied for an arrest warrant for A who is under investigation for assaulting a Pyeongsan bookstore employee (injury) The interrogation of the suspect before the arrest of A is scheduled to be held at the Changwon District Court on the same day Yangsan City is launching its urban summer resort water parks for families opening on July 12th and running until August 26th The water parks will be located in Mulgeum Hwangsan Park and the operating period has been extended The operating period for Design Park and Myeongdong Park is from July 12th (Friday) to August 25th (Sunday) and for Hwangsan Park from July 20th (Saturday) to August 26th (Monday) Design Park and Myeongdong Park will be closed every Thursday while Hwangsan Park will be closed every Monday for facility inspection To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment and facility maintenance will be performed daily The number of professionally qualified safety personnel and nursing staff will be maximized Mulgeum Hwangsan Park features the largest water park in Yangsan City and tunnel fountain in a scenic natural setting near the Nakdong River The park also includes a nearby camping site Mulgeum Design Park boasts two combined water play platforms An additional Mongolian tent will be installed for user convenience The park also features Seokgasan waterfall Woongsang Myeongdong Park includes a large water play slide for dynamic enjoyment such as a water play combination playpen with a depth of 30 cm for children Four candidates will compete in the re-election of Geoje mayor on April 2 According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Election Commission a total of four people registered for the Geoje mayor re-election as a result of closing the registration of candidates for re- and by-elections for two days from the 13th to the 14th former Geoje Mayor of the Democratic Party of Korea chairman of Geoje City Development Research Institute The re-election of Geoje mayor caused the re-election as former Mayor Park Jong-woo was sentenced to invalidity of election for violating the election law Regardless of whether or not they participate in this election there are four political parties subject to national unification symbols under Article 150 of the Public Official Election Act the Democratic Party of Korea will receive No The order of the symbols to be posted on the ballot is in the order of the majority of seats for parties with parliamentary seats the party without seats is in the order of 'Aanda' of the party's name and independent candidates are decided by lottery and career of candidates and key information such as property and transfer can be found in the Central Election Commission's election statistics system (http://info.nec.go.kr ) a total of 10 people registered in three constituencies in the province including the 12th constituency of Changwon-si and the Ma constituency of Yangsan-si showing an average competition rate of 3.3 to 1 In all 23 constituencies across the country showing an average competition ratio of 2.9 to 1 run by former President Moon Jae In at his private residence in Yangsan celebrated the 117th anniversary of International Women's Day and introduced feminist-related books on the 8th The Pyeongsan Bookstore posted pictures of 12 books on its official Instagram page with the title he posted some of his posts on social media (SNS) four years ago when former President Moon was in office for International Women's Day "I'm more important to what I see and feel." It reminds me of a line from Park Wan-suh's novel "My most najong genie." We had to live a long life prescribed by our surroundings and women had several times more difficulty there were women who overcame prejudice and discrimination and found themselves we learned and practiced how to respect each other's feelings and lives." The books introduced by Pyeongsan Bookstore on this day are "Women Who Can't resist" by Zayli Amadou Amal Virginia Woolf's "My Own Room," Yojo and Lim Kyung-sun's "To Us Living as Women," metaphor's "Liberation Night," Gabriele Zevin's "Viva Jane," Bell Hooks' "Feminism for All," Jo Nam-ju's "Kim Ji-young Born 1982," Jung Hee-jin's "Feminism Challenge," Seo Han-young's "Second Feminist," Kim Tae-woo's "Witches in the Cold War," Lee Hwa Pyeongsan Bookstore and former President Moon's supporters posted comments such as "Thank you for the book recommendation," "As expected our Pyeongsan Bookstore," "I support all women in the world," and "I will visit someday." announced on the 6th that it has supplied its kidney stone surgical robot "Jamenix" to Busan University Hospital in Yangsan The introduction of Jamenics by Busan National University Hospital in Yangsan is the first in the Busan Yangsan Busan National University Hospital has accumulated experience in robotic surgery more than 4,000 times This is second only to Seoul National University Hospital among national university hospitals nationwide Through the introduction of Jamenix's Yangsan Busan National University Hospital it is expected that active treatment of intractable kidney stones patients in Busan the world's first fully robotic kidney stone surgery robot based on artificial intelligence (AI) is an operation in which a 2.8mm flexible endoscope passes through the urethra and ureter without incision to repeatedly remove stones When setting up a flexible endoscope robot for a patient during the Zamenix surgery is completed one doctor will perform the robot surgery with only computing equipment This greatly improves the efficiency of the medical field compared to surgery Zamenix supports precise and stable surgery of robots with various AI functions increasing stone crushing and removal rates compared to conventional surgery a confirmed clinical trial of 46 patients with kidney stones measuring 0.5 to 3 cm in size requiring endoscopic stone treatment (RIRS) showed a stone removal rate of 93.5% Zamenix's respiratory compensation function compensates the laser for the movement of stones due to patient breathing preventing patient organ damage and reducing laser time with precise laser irradiation and accurate stone crushing Zamenix is also equipped with an AI function that guides whether a stone is large enough to pass through the ureter allowing the removal of stones without damage to the ureter due to large stones and delay in surgery the path regeneration function automatically recognizes the path that the endoscope traveled to the location of the stone like an autonomous vehicle innovatively improving the repetitive stone removal process Another important feature of Zamenics is that it can reduce the operator's fatigue and the risk of radiation exposure through short-range remote control and surgical processes using robot arms a professor of urology at Busan National University Hospital in Yangsan "Based on our experience of robotic surgery accumulated more than 4,000 times for the treatment of urology patients so far we decided to introduce this by positively judging the effectiveness and safety of zamenics," adding and Gyeong will be able to treat them more effectively through zamenics." "We are glad that Yangsan Busan National University Hospital which has extensive experience in robotic surgery introduced Zamenix for the first time in Busan "We hope that the operation know-how of Yangsan Busan National University Hospital and Zamenix will combine to produce meaningful results for the treatment of incurable kidney stones." Zamenix was selected as the 17th Innovative Medical Device by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in December 2021 and obtained a manufacturing license from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in October 2022 It was then selected as an innovative medical technology by the Korea Institute of Health and Medical Affairs (NECA) in August last year and can be used as a non-payment or screening benefit for three years from this year clinical trials will be conducted on 232 people from five institutions to register new medical technology and after clinical research is completed early next year it will be available in the hospital after switching to treatment purposes Based on the clinical basis for the next three years the salary is determined through the evaluation of new medical registration by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Korean supersonic fighter KF-21 will enter Yangsan and will be sequentially deployed to protect Korean airspace from 2026 Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed the first KF-21 production contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha System will supply an engine for KF-21 and active phase array (AESA) radar KAI announced on the 25th that it has signed the first mass production contract for KF-21 worth 1.96 trillion won with the DAPA The contract included a total of 20 KF-21 units and follow-up military support such as technical instructors and education KF-21 proved the superior performance and stability of the aircraft through the initial test evaluation and signed the first mass production contract Delivery of mass-production machines is expected to begin in 2026 when the system development will be completed The KF-21 will replace the recently retired F-4 and the F-5 fighter jets that will be retired in the future KF-21 began its test flight in earnest in July 2022 starting with the initial flight of City No it successfully flew an aerial refueling flight secured long-distance operational capabilities and succeeded in inducing air-to-air Mittier It also increased the completeness of fighter jets by expanding mission areas such as aircraft altitude The Korean Fighter (KF-X) system development project is to replace the F-4 and F-5 which have been operated by the Air Force for a long time and to develop 4.5-generation fighter jets suitable for the concept of future battlefield operations It started in 2015 and has a total development period of 10 years and 6 months The F-21 system development project is being carried out as a team of industry Hanwha Aerospace announced on the same day that it signed a contract with the DAPA to supply the KF-21's first mass production engine worth 556.2 billion won Hanwha Aerospace plans to deliver about 40 F414 engines and spare modules for KF-21 It will also provide follow-up military support such as engine maintenance instructors and on-site technical support The contract period is from this month to December 2027 The engine to be delivered through this contract will be installed in the first batch of KF-21 first mass production and Hanwha Aerospace will supply the engine until the end of the KF-21 mass production Hanwha System also signed the first mass production contract for the AESA radar to be mounted on KF-21 with the DAPA The contract size is about 110 billion won and it will be installed on KF-21 from the end of August 2025 Hanwha System plans to supply AESA radar to KF-21 stably starting with the first 20 units in Yangsan and then to the next one in the future is a state-of-the-art radar that simultaneously performs various tasks such as detection and tracking of air and ground and sea targets and is considered a key equipment that determines the survival of fighter jets and the outcome of battles in modern air warfare It can detect a wider area than the mechanical radar on conventional fighter jets and simultaneously engage multiple targets in the air and on the ground "Dol Singles 6" raised expectations for a wedding couple with a story after romance In the 11th episode of MBN's "Dol Singles 6," which aired on the 21st the second behind-the-scenes stories of Si-young Bangle who were reborn as "real couples" through the final choice in "Dolsing House," were revealed even met Bo Min's father and best friends "one by one" and permeated Bo Min's life even more deeply Si-young Bangle successfully concluded the "mini-greeting" position Hee-young's camp showed a "romance sudden acceleration" through their own "one night and two days" trip while confirming each other's values through a "love mock test" and approaching the possibility of "re-marriage." who regained her tension with her father's warm hospitality showed her unique affinity throughout her visit to the field Bo Min's father also served various summer foods such as potatoes and shaved ice with a surprise gift of homemade hydrangeas to Jung Myung drawing criticism that "the romantic character is a negative electronic exhibition." "I heard (Jung-myung) has a child." Jeong-myeong "I think my father was the first to bring up the heaviest story to ease the burden on Jungmyeong." Finally a short meeting between the three ended with the father's words "You can come here every day," and the father saw off Bo-min leaving and exchanged a lot of meaningful eyes who moved to the accommodation where she will spend two days and one night together had a special meal with Bo Min's best friend Hyun-joo and husband Hee-jae who boasted a special friendship with Bo Min to the extent that they moved to Yangsan because they were worried about his divorced Bo Min who exploded in tension as the "Meat Party" began While continuing the conversation of the "true friends" in a friendly atmosphere so I think she'll have a hard time...He said referring to the point where Jung-myung was disappointed "I didn't know that Bo Min tried more than he did during his life in the 'Dolsing House' So I was surprised to see the relationship start and slow down a bit," he said honestly I cried at Bo-min's story that he had regained his brightness," and "Thank you for bringing Bo-min's brightness out." Eventually "I will try to be a better person for Bo Min in the future." who had a successful meeting with Bangle's parents on Jeju Island came to Seoul and called their younger siblings to have a meal While Bangle's younger brother Single and Si-young's younger brother Seunghwa gathered together exchanged compliments and raised the atmosphere who even revealed that they were hit a lot by their brother-sister in their childhood were amazed as the conversation progressed "I think the inclination and texture match so well," and said "I didn't know the exact situation at the time of their divorce but it's nice to see them happy to meet a good partner." solved the "Marriage Test Workbook" together who were reading each other's answer sheets paused for a moment to answer whether they would give birth to a "two-year-old" after getting married but Hee-young was in the position of "I need a child alone," unlike Jin-young "I think I'll feel sorry for the original child when I have a new child," Hee-young asked back a "re-married senior," who was watching the conversation between the two the child rather wants a younger brother," and also gave advice "It's a matter to think about after a long good time." who was taking a "couple selfie," showed a "couple-like" appearance and gave each other a "heart attack" by hugging each other deeply the two put a pack on each other's faces and lay on the same bed the "Hinkers" will make a "final choice" on whether to continue their meeting in the future marking the end of season 6 of "Dol Singles." The last story will be released on the 28th Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Chairman of the People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc had a meeting with the delegation led by Mayor of Yangsan City The delegation came to learn about the investment environment in Long An Attending the meeting were Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut; Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Mai Van Nhieu; leaders of provincial departments and branches and some localities in the province Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut introduced to the delegation about the position and advantages of the province especially in the field of investment and industrial development FDI inflows from Korea into the province have continuously increased over the years and existing Korean projects in Long An have also been constantly expanding in size and investment capital Long An Province signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Yangsan City Korea places second in nearly 40 countries and territories investing in Long An with over 200 projects total investment capital of nearly 940 million USD This proves that Long An's investment environment really creates trust for Korean businesses KOCHAM Long An signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Yangsan City Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut believed that Long An would attract more Korean businesses the members of the delegation had discussions about administrative procedures land prices,etc when businesses come to invest in Long An Gyeongnam Province - Na Dong Yeon thanked provincial leaders for the thoughtful welcome He hoped that the two sides would have more cooperation activities in the future Gyeongnam Province - Na Dong Yeon gives souvenirs to Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc said that the province always creates the most favorable conditions for foreign businesses to invest He believed that the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Korea in general Gyeongnam province in particular will always be good and the province is always ready to welcome the investment of enterprises from Yangsan city The delegation gives gifts to Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut a memorandum of understanding was signed between Long An province and Yangsan city KOCHAM Long An also signed a memorandum of understanding with Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Yangsan city./ Source: https://baolongan.vn/lanh-dao-tinh-long-an-tiep-va-lam-viec-voi-doan-tp-yangsan-a149771.html Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST) in collaboration with Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital has embarked on an exciting joint venture to research and develop advanced 3D printing medical device technology The UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center recently signed a business agreement with the Medical Device Usability Test Center at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital This agreement outlines their collaborative efforts in various areas including the research and development of 3D printing-based medical devices as well as support for the commercialization of domestically developed devices Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital’s Medical Device Usability Evaluation Center holds the distinction of being the first institution outside metropolitan areas designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as a medical device usability test and evaluation center With specialized facilities and expert manpower available within Korea’s largest comprehensive medical cluster it is well-equipped to contribute significantly to this collaboration The signing ceremony of MoU between the two organizations took place on August 14 at the Industry-University Convergence Campus of UNIST It was attended by Director Namhun Kim of UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center and Director Ji-Uk Yoon of Medical Device Usability Test Center at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital Beyond their joint research and development activities in relation to 3D printing medical devices both organizations aim to strengthen cooperation through shared discovery of national R&D tasks utilization of R&D facility equipment together personnel exchange programs between institutions Director Ji-Uk Yoon of Medical Device Usability Test Center at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital expressed his anticipation that close cooperation between both institutions will contribute significantly to revitalizing the southeast region’s 3D printing medical device industry Director Namhun Kim also emphasized how the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center possesses excellent capabilities for mass production while expressing plans to expand its focus into the field of 3D printing medical devices through this partnership with the Medical Device Usability Evaluation Center the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center has been actively promoting the application of 3D printing technology across major industries such as automobiles and energy through collaborations with relevant sectors are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system Copyright © 2025 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Yangsan City has begun the creation of a barefoot trail in Hwangsan Park and along Yangsan Stream The plan also includes the development of a 3.2km Earthing Road composed of decomposed granite Drawing inspiration from successful barefoot walking trails in other regions the city aims to complete the barefoot walking trail tailored to the river conditions in Yangsan City by the first half of next year the existing trails will be upgraded with sandy soil and red clay paving foot-washing and resting facilities will be installed The budget allocation for this project includes 100 million won for Yangsancheon Trail maintenance and 400 million won for the Hwangsan Park barefoot trail in the 2024 original budget The city is currently seeking approval for these funds from the National Assembly the city has already introduced an Earthing experience center adjacent to the 200m Red Clay Road and Sand Kids Park Zone in a section of Hwangsan Park’s Siori Epop Road serves as a pilot program to facilitate easy access for park users is a popular destination location for people looking to cool down from the summer heat The area is known for its crystal clear water and stunning surrounding scenery which offers a respite from the hot and humid weather during Korean summers The valley is located near Naewon temple at the foot of Cheonseongsan Mountain According to the Korean Tourism Organization the valley is surrounded by Jeongjoksan Mountain to the northeast and Cheonseongsan Mountain to the southeast The water running through the numerous valleys between these mountains has formed streams like Yongyeoncheon and Sangnicheon which form the Yangsancheon Stream out of Naewonsagyegok Valley The area is also popular for rock climbing and its hiking trails It has recently been inspected for its safety facilities such as safety signs and lifesaving boxes as well as compliance with COVID-19 quarantine rules External construction of the post-retirement private residence of President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook in Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan Gyeongnam province announced the designation of Tongdosa Temple’s Cheonwangmun Gate in Yangsan as a national treasure revered for safeguarding the temple and housing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings holds significant academic and artistic value Crafted by renowned sculptor Jinpyeong during the late Joseon Dynasty it boasts the largest remaining statues of the Four Guardian Kings in Gyeongsang-do Destroyed by fire in 1713 and rebuilt the following year the gate’s historical significance is underscored by an ink book dating the creation of its statues to 1718 including three compartments in the front and two on the sides Recognizing its exceptional cultural heritage value experts visited Tongdosa Temple in June 2023 culminating in the unanimous decision by the Gyeongnam-do Architectural and Cultural Heritage Committee to designate it as a treasure The Cultural Heritage Administration now seeks public feedback for 30 days before finalizing its status as a national treasure Starting with the Wondong Water Parsley Festival Yangsan City announced that it plans to hold a variety of flower festivals from Wondong to Mulgeum with beautiful natural scenery and abundant attractions The Wondong Water Parsley Festival will be held in the Wondong-myeon area of ​​Yangsan-si starting February 23 visitors can enjoy fragrant Wondong water parsley held on February 23rd at the Ssangpo Plum Multipurpose Plaza including a pre-ceremony pungmul performance water parsley and water parsley rice cake tasting A local food store will also be operated where you can purchase agricultural products Yangsan’s representative spring flower festival will be held from March 9 to 17 at the Ssangpo Plum Multipurpose Plaza and the Wondong Weekend Market the city plans to operate an agricultural specialty product market as well as various performances by local artists which is a food with Wondong’s unique characteristics and water parsley pancakes for the first time held along the Cherry Blossom Road in Hwangsan Park will begin with traffic restrictions on March 25th and the opening event will be held for two days from March 30th to 31st This year’s Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival will feature a spectacular opening celebration performance by setting up a large-scale special stage in Hwangsan Camping Site In order to turn it into a family healing festival and participation programs will be operated to greatly revitalize the local economy around Mulgeum Station since the Mulgeum Cherry Blossom Festival is held for the first time since the KTX has opened at Mulgeum Station the number of tourists visiting Yangsan is expected to increase significantly compared to previous years the Cherry Blossom Road (Nakdong-ro between Mulgeumseobu Underpass and Hwangsan Campground Entrance) is closed to vehicles and is operated for pedestrians only and the control period is from March 25th to April 3rd Deokgye-dong in Yangsan-si has undergone a stunning transformation becoming a picturesque car-free street adorned with gobo lighting Stretching for 150 meters between Dongil 2nd Apartment and Hoya River this enchanting street now blooms with radiant flowers that come alive at night the absence of lighting during winter evenings cast a shadow of concern and inconvenience among residents proposing the “car-free street gobo lighting installation project” to enhance safety and improve the urban aesthetics of the area Their efforts bore fruit as the project was selected for 2023 and completed in June by the Urban Management Department of Ungsang Branch Office The newly installed high-level lighting spans four zones illuminating the once-dark street with a captivating display of light pictures create a beautiful ambiance and ensure the safety and comfort of citizens who stroll along this revitalized space Whether it’s the blooming forsythias and cherry blossoms in spring or the vibrant foliage in autumn residents can now enjoy the splendor of each season even during the night hours The Korean Palace Flower Museum located in Maegok-dong Yangsan pays tribute to the beauty of Korean flower court paintings from the Joseon Dynasty The new museum consists of two buildings — Daesangdang and Surojae both which are traditional hanoks — and a waterway amid the beautifully landscaped grounds and is near Hwangsuro National Intangible Cultural Property No The museum includes traditional exhibitions such as royal court flowers made of silk or paper used during banquets in the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty a special opening exhibition on ‘Gojong Jung Chan’ presents a reenactment of King Jong-sun’s eighth birthday party in 1887 and displays a luxurious table setting of the times Other exhibits include styles of the late Joseon Dynasty and the signage of Silla and Joseon Dynasty and an exhibition weaving room where you can see pictures of scenery and various painting tools that depict the lives and lives of women of the Joseon dynasty The museum took 10 years to construct and admission is free until full operations begin next year Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more. If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A guard on Sunday afternoon allows a vehicle to pass the security perimeter surrounding Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan where former President Moon Jae-in's retirement home is located A sign unveiling ceremony was held for former President Moon Jae-in’s new bookstore The former president held a private ceremony to celebrate the soft opening of the bookshop on the drizzly spring day in the village of Pyeongsan in Yangsan the event gathered village locals and elders and provided food to celebrate the soon-to-be-open shop Moon erected the bookstore with his own private funds Though quiet and calm in the morning during the rain Moon showed up early to greet the visitors members of conservative groups criticized Moon’s opening of a bookstore it will reportedly be a while before it opens for business in earnest such as changing the articles of association of Moon’s Pyeongsang Books Foundation to allow for the sale of books Moon continued to introduce and recommend books he was reading on his social media channels after leaving office last year His shop will showcase books the president has enjoyed from his own collection as well as donated books Moon plans to operate an online book club as he runs the bookshop Please direct questions or comments to [english@hani.co.kr] Daebo Construction announced on the 9th that it has recently completed the construction of 5 apartment units in Yangsan Sasong A-4 block and will move in by this month the complex was constructed with 4 basement floors to 20 ground floors and 1,156 households with 29-49㎡ dedicated to 15 buildings it is attracting attention for its appearance that resembles an aircraft carrier have been completed or are under construction "We plan to contribute to housing stability based on accumulated technology and know-how." Yangsan City announced that the KTX stop at Mulgeum Station will begin on the 29th of this month and that high-speed train tickets will be available for reservation starting on the 14th The number of KTX stops at Mulgeum Station is a total of 8 times (4 times each for up and down directions) on weekdays from Monday to Thursday and a total of 12 times (6 times each for up and down directions) on weekends from Friday to Sunday Of the KTX trains that depart from Busan Station and pass through Gupo Station (6 one-way on weekdays 2 pass through Mulgeum Station without stopping It is expected that this KTX stop will not only improve transportation convenience for citizens but also have a significant effect on revitalizing commercial districts and regional development due to the development of areas near stations Accessibility for visitors to the nearby Yangsan Pusan ​​National University Hospital and local businesses will be improved along with the revitalization of the adjacent Hwangsan Park it is expected to contribute to revitalizing the economy due to the increase in tourists The status and role of Mulgeum Station as a regional gateway are also expected to be strengthened Yangsan City has made several consultations and efforts including meetings with related organizations such as the Ministry of Land and Korea Railroad Corporation and submission of proposal materials starting from 2022 based on a feasibility study service for the KTX stop at Mulgeum Station After signing a facility improvement project agreement with the National Railroad Authority for KTX stops in June 2022 the entire city budget of 12.13 billion won will be invested to complete construction of essential facilities for stops We plan to complete construction of auxiliary facilities in addition to essential facilities by month Yangsan City plans to hold a commemorative event at Mulgeum Station Square on the morning of the 29th Yangsan City will soon offer a new picnic zone at Hwangsan Park where visitors can enjoy the shade and cool breeze from the Nakdonggang River As Hwangsan Park does not have any shaded areas visitors have had to endure the strong sun and heat Despite restrictions on the installation of facilities that create shade in the river and planting Yangsan City plans to use the existing shade space under the Nakdonggang Bridge near the Nampyeong parking lot to expand rest areas The new picnic zone will include 13 flat beds creating a comfortable space for visitors to relax and picnic Kim Seong-hyeon hits a bunker shot during the final round of the 63rd KPGA Championship with A-One Country Club in Yangsan Kim Seong-hyeon poses for a photo with a trophy after picking up a win at the 63rd KPGA Championship with A-One Country Club Hyundai Motor employees inspect used cars on a total of 272 evaluation items at a center in Yangsan and Genesis G80 that are ready to be resold are on display Thursday [HYUNDAI MOTOR] Hyundai Motor employees inspect used cars on a total of 272 evaluation items at the Yangsan center Thursday executive vice president at Hyundai Motor Asia Strategic Region introduces the Hyundai Certified service during a press event Thursday in Yangsan Hyundai Motor's used car certified center in Yangsan