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"Earlier Than the Government"…Local Governments Begin Distributing Livelihood Support Funds, Criticism Over Election Motives
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (505+ words) Published 06 Apr.2026 16:25(KST) The recipients are all residents who had their address registered in Geumsan as of March 20, the date the ordinance for livelihood stabilization support was promulgated. For residents of Geumsan-eup, applications can be submitted at the Geumsan Ginseng…...
Lee Junseok: "President Lee Shifts 1.3 Trillion Won Burden to Local Governments... Passing Supplementary Budget Costs"
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (247+ words) Published 06 Apr.2026 16:15(KST) Updated 06 Apr.2026 16:23(KST) Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform New Party, criticized the government on April 6 for shifting the financial burden of the supplementary budget to local governments. He continued, "I criticized this supplementary budget by saying…...
"Exchange Rate Surpasses 1,500 Won, So Why the Silence?"... Jo In-sung Faces Barrage of Malicious Comments on SNS Amid Sudden 'Leftist' Controversy
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (258+ words) Published 06 Apr.2026 14:04(KST) Actor Jo In-sung. Jo In-sung Instagram Actor Jo In-sung is currently facing a barrage of malicious comments due to his remarks about the exchange rate. He made a statement on a television show that production costs increased…...
Trump Delays Talks Again... Despite Geneva Convention Violation, Threatens to "Bomb All Power Plants if Strait Remains Closed"
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (280+ words) Published 06 Apr.2026 03:25(KST) Updated 06 Apr.2026 05:54(KST) U.S. President Donald Trump's Social Networking Service (SNS) On this day, President Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), "If they (Iran) refuse to cooperate and continue to block the strait,…...
Zelensky Hints at Help for Hormuz Blockade: "Faced Similar Issues in the Black Sea"
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (260+ words) Zelensky Hints at Help for Hormuz Blockade: "Faced Similar Issues in the Black Sea" Published 06 Apr.2026 21:09(KST) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated that Ukraine's experiences could help resolve the crisis involving the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He…...
Human Rights Commission: "Soldiers Should Be Able to Refuse Unlawful Orders"
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (161+ words) Human Rights Commission: "Soldiers Should Be Able to Refuse Unlawful Orders" Published 06 Apr.2026 12:00(KST) The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has stated that even soldiers, who are obligated to obey orders, should be guaranteed a legally codified procedure to…...
Seongnam City to Provide Nation's First 'Energy Relief Grant' of 100,000 Won to Every Household
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (235+ words) Seongnam City to Provide Nation's First 'Energy Relief Grant' of 100,000 Won to Every Household Published 06 Apr.2026 11:40(KST) "In response to the surge in energy prices caused by the Middle East crisis, Seongnam City will be the first local government in…...
Lee: "Considering Deferral of Capital Gains Tax Surcharge for Multiple-Home Owners Who Apply by May 9"... First Apology to North over Drone Incident
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (678+ words) Lee: "Considering Deferral of Capital Gains Tax Surcharge for Multiple-Home Owners Who Apply by May 9"... First Apology to North over Drone Incident" Published 06 Apr.2026 11:07(KST) Updated 06 Apr.2026 11:40(KST) President Lee chairs Cabinet meeting on the 6th President Lee Jae-myung has ordered…...
[Polpol News] President Lee's Approval Rating at 61.2%... Democratic Party 49.9%, People Power Party 31.3%
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (116+ words) Published 06 Apr.2026 08:28(KST) Updated 06 Apr.2026 13:13(KST) President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has declined slightly after five weeks. His approval rating has remained in the 60% range for four consecutive weeks. Realmeter explained, "The prolonged war in the Middle East has led…...
US Public Opinion on Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels Narrows from 79:20 to 57:42 - Pew Research Center
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (541+ words) US Public Opinion on Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels Narrows from 79:20 to 57:42 - Pew Research Center Published 06 Apr.2026 09:31(KST) Updated 06 Apr.2026 09:36(KST) Due to the Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 and the recent United States-Iran war, the gap in support for prioritizing…...