Stories from Cheongju · South Korea

Han Byeong-do was originally appointed as the standing co-election campaign chairman. Former representative Han Byung-do took on the role of Standing Co-Election Committee Chairman, joining former North Chungcheong Governor Lee Si-jong, who served three terms.

Due to burdensome nursing care costs, an increasing number of people are looking into nursing care insurance. The increase in demand for nursing care insurance is explicitly linked to burdensome nursing care costs, with more individuals in Cheongju City now seeking coverage.

A pregnant woman in her 29th week of gestation was transported from Cheongju, Chungbuk, to Busan after experiencing fetal distress. The 119 emergency call was received from a local obstetrics and gynecology clinic around 11 PM two nights ago.

A mother in Cheongju believes her child, who was declared dead, is still alive. The child was transported to Busan but ultimately died. The mother's belief persists despite the circumstances.

A pregnant woman was unable to find a hospital for emergency childbirth in Cheongju, leading to her transfer to Busan. The fetus died during the transfer, which occurred around 11 PM. The incident involved the fire department. She was transported to Busan, but the fetus ultimately died.

A new orchestra has been formed in Chungbuk through a public recruitment process targeting local residents. The group includes approximately 60 members spanning various age groups, including youth, seniors, and those who have recently moved to the area. The orchestra is a government-supported initiative aimed at providing cultural benefits to relatively underserved regions. Members have begun formal rehearsals with the goal of performing a year-end concert.

Approximately 30 members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, including the Metal Workers' Union and PNS Logistics branch, held a protest in front of the SK Hynix factory in Cheongju today. The workers are demanding direct negotiations with the primary contractor, alleging they are being treated as consumables compared to primary employees who received hundreds of millions of won in performance bonuses during the first quarter. The group has submitted a formal negotiation request to SK Hynix and stated they will file a correction application with the Regional Labor Relations Commission if the company refuses to negotiate. The demand follows recent labor developments in the sector.