“봉선화 툭 터지는 것 보고 아이디어”…무전원 산불진화 시스템 탄생

Less rain fell than in Haenam... Why 80% of rainfall damage concentrated in Mokpo

2026-08-17 ·hani.co.kr

Gwangju City Local District Electric Vehicle Subsidy Application Announced The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 7th that it will apply for subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles for 1,084 units this year. The scope of application is for 770 units of environmentally friendly electric vehicles, 314 units for small and medium-sized electric trucks. The subsidy amount is 13.28 million won for electric sedans, 16 million won for electric SUVs, and up to 20 million won for small and medium electric trucks. The subsidy application can be submitted by the car dealer, and the person who purchases the vehicle and applies for the subsidy can receive it. The detailed application method and required documents are as follows. The application period is from March 8th to the end of the budget. Those who want to apply for subsidies for electric vehicles can check the Gwangju Metropolitan City website(www.gwangju.go.kr) and visit the relevant car dealer to apply. The Gwangju Metropolitan City said, "We expect that the expansion of eco-friendly electric vehicles will help reduce fine dust and improve air quality." Meanwhile, Gwangju City provided 636 eco-friendly electric vehicle subsidies last year and 533 in 2021.

2026-08-17 ·hani.co.kr

BEFORE WORDS BECOME BLOOD

PAT ONUKWULI argues against reckless political and religious rhetoric Some words heal; others leave scars that nations carry for generations. Words can calm a crowd or inflame a mob, bind a

• Dr. Pat Onukwuli warns against reckless political and religious rhetoric causing violence.
• Nigeria faces insecurity, sectarian tensions, and political distrust ahead of elections.
• Influential figures' inflammatory speech can escalate disagreements into hostile confrontations.

2026-08-17 ·thisdaylive.com

The demolition of the old venereal disease control center took the lead in the city of Dongducheon. Criticism has emerged that the city council chairman has abandoned his responsibility to mediate conflicts.

2026-08-17 ·hani.co.kr

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

2026-08-17 ·en.yna.co.kr