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A crowd gathers indoors as a man in a suit shakes hands with attendees near a stage with Korean writing.

Newly elected local leaders focus on economy, livelihoods as terms officially begin

Most local government chiefs scaled back or skipped inauguration ceremonies and jumped straight into work on their first day.

2026.7.1

Daegu Dalseo District Mayor Lee Tae-hoon speaks during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo on Dec. 1. [DALSEO DISTRICT OFFICE]

Successful matchmaking program turns rural Daegu district into hotbed of love

A district in Daegu has seen marriage and birthrates rise after launching an unprecedented local government-run matchmaking and support program, which now serves as a model for nationwide efforts to reverse Korea’s low-marriage, low-birth trends.

2025.12.16

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A banner promoting the use of consumer coupons hangs at Mangwon Market in Mapo District, Seoul, on Aug. 26. [YONHAP]

Vouchers for the people mean debt for local governments

As the government prepares to distribute a second round of consumption vouchers next month, local governments say they are straining to find the money to cover their share of the stimulus funds amid a fall in tax revenues.

2025.8.29

Prevent faulty apartment constructions

The missing of steel reinforcements in public apartments administered by the state-owned Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is bringing about wide repercussions.

2023.8.3

Employee walks pasT the screen in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, Monday. [YONHAP]

Stocks rise on stimulus and vaccine optimism

Stocks closed sharply higher Monday on hopes of massive economic stimulus steps sought by the local government. The won fell against the dollar amid the growing tension between the United States and China.

2020.5.25

A mobile-type regional gift certificate. [SEONGDONG DISTRICT]

When is the relief money coming and how is it paid?

This is the JoongAng Ilbo's frequently asked questions on how to apply for the government’s emergency disaster relief grants based on an announcement made by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

2020.5.4

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local government

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Newly elected local leaders focus on economy, livelihoods as terms officially begin

Successful matchmaking program turns rural Daegu district into hotbed of love

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Vouchers for the people mean debt for local governments

Prevent faulty apartment constructions

Stocks rise on stimulus and vaccine optimism

When is the relief money coming and how is it paid?