A large-scale emergency rescue drill was conducted in Yangyang, South Korea, simulating a small aircraft crash and fire at the Yangyang Cycle Stadium, which spread to a nearby mountain. The drill involved multiple agencies and focused on coordinated response to complex disasters.
Yangyang County in Gangwon Province is set to host multiple sports training camps and national tournaments throughout June, expecting to boost local economy through influx of athletes and officials.
Liu Yangyang, a member of the K-pop group WayV and son of Adlink Technology chairman Liu Jun, is gaining attention. Adlink Technology is a key partner in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's AI supply chain, with a market value exceeding NT$28.1 billion. Yangyang, who debuted at 25 and has been active for at least 7 years, was born in New Taipei City and later moved to Germany before returning to Taiwan for auditions with SM Entertainment.
Yangyang County is enhancing resident-led environmental protection by expanding incentives for waste reduction and recycling, and organizing experiential marine environment campaigns. The '2026 Yangyang Hae(海)bangilji' campaign saw 337 participants collecting trash along beaches and the Haeparang Trail.
Yangyang County in Gangwon Province is expanding its "Hometown Love Donation Program" rewards with 11 new items from 6 businesses, including surfing lessons, resort vouchers, and local food, to attract donors ahead of the summer tourist season.
