Ahead of the full ban on dog meat consumption in February next year, over 80% of dog meat farms in Cheongju have closed. Out of 35 farms, 29 have ceased operations, with 16 already dismantling their facilities. The city is offering incentives for early closure.
A fire in electrical equipment in Naedeok-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, on May 11th caused a power outage affecting 240 households. KEPCO restored power by 8:12 PM and is investigating the cause, suspecting natural degradation of a switch.
A transformer fire in Cheongju's Naedeok-dong on May 11th caused a power outage in the area. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and Korea Electric Power Corporation is conducting restoration work, expected to take about 1.5 hours. The cause and extent of damage are under investigation.
Cheongju Mayor-elect Lee Jang-seop urged the city to develop its own industrial strategy, moving beyond existing administrative methods. He emphasized the need for the city to proactively seek opportunities, such as attracting businesses for the multi-purpose synchrotron radiation facility and developing the MICE industry.
Cheongju City will deploy specialized health practitioners to four rural areas lacking medical facilities. These professionals, holding nursing licenses, will provide primary care and chronic disease management, with remote consultation support available.
Health Minister Jung Eun-kyung visited Cheongju Wonkwang Hyodo Nursing Hospital to discuss expanding hospice services in nursing homes. The ministry plans to develop specialized hospice models and enhance support for patients and families.
Cheongju City is remodeling the former Sangdang Youth Culture Center in Sudong, Sangdang-gu, into a wood culture experience center and public indoor playground. The project, costing 2.7 billion won, will transform the building into a space for children and families to enjoy wood-based activities and relaxation, with completion expected by August and pilot operation by year-end.
Cheongju's long-neglected Myongam Observation Tower will be renovated into a complex cultural space. The 19.4 billion KRW project, aiming for completion in July 2027, will transform the lower floors into youth and community facilities, while the tower will feature exterior lighting.
충북경찰청은 청주 복대동의 성매매 업소를 단속해 성판매 여성 14명과 성매수 남성 12명을 적발했다. 여성 13명은 중국 국적 불법체류자이며, 1명은 중국 귀화 여성이다. 경찰은 업주를 입건해 조사 중이다.
A retrospective exhibition of Bang Hai-ja (1937-2022), the Korean artist whose light-inspired works adorn Chartres Cathedral in France, opens Friday at the MMCA Cheongju branch. The show features 67 artworks spanning her career along with over 200 archival materials, with more than half displayed in Korea for the first time. The exhibition marks the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France.
