Wanju County Councilors expressed their welcome and support for Jeonbuk Governor-Elect Lee Won-taek's pledge to halt the integration of Wanju County and Jeonju City during his term, calling it a crucial step towards resolving regional conflict and fostering harmony.
With 7.01% of votes counted in Jeonju, Kim Eui-gyeom of the Democratic Party leads with 82.71% of the vote, followed by Oh Ji-seong of the People Power Party with 17.28%.
With 48.52% of votes counted in the Jeonju mayoral election, Park Ji-won of the Democratic Party leads with 66.05% of the vote, followed by independent candidate Kim Jong-hoe with 33.94%.
A 106-year-old voter, Kim Gye-soon, cast her ballot at a polling station in Jeonju, South Korea, on June 3rd during the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Assisted by her daughter and polling station observers due to physical difficulties, she expressed her hope for a better country.
Jeonju City will implement enhanced protection measures for vulnerable elderly from June to September, including intensified welfare checks, expanded cooling centers, and adjusted work hours for seniors to prevent heat-related damage.
Jeonju mayoral candidates Lee Won-taek (Democratic Party) and Kim Kwan-young (independent) met with bereaved families affected by a legal dispute over the Jaim Memorial Park, promising swift resolution. The dispute had halted operations, causing distress to families who are now urging for guaranteed mourning rights and a thorough investigation.
A forklift overturned on a dike road in Jeonju, South Korea, seriously injuring the 50-year-old driver who was pinned by the vehicle. Police are investigating the cause, suspecting the driver was startled by a horn and lost balance while trying to move aside.
Jeonju City will hold the '2026 Jeonju National Heritage Night' from June 5-6 in the old city area, including Jeonju Hanok Village. The event, themed 'Millennium Capital Jeonju, A Night Stroll Through History,' will highlight the city's layered history with 25 programs across 8 categories, featuring enhanced content on the Later Baekje period.
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with 237 films from 54 countries, including 140 international titles. American filmmaker Kent Jones' 'Late Fame' opens the 10-day festival at Sori Arts Center, while a special program honors late actor Ahn Sung-ki. The festival closes with Kim Hyun-ji's 'Namtaeryeong' about farmers protesting in Seoul.
