Society
Social Affairs
Otters Have Returned to the Han River... Mom, Dad, and Three Babies Living in Harmony
It has been confirmed that 27 otters, classified as Class I endangered wildlife, inhabit the Han River. This represents an increase of approximately 80% compared to the 2022 survey, and as many as fiv…
Social Affairs
Yong Hye-in Accused of Abuse of Authority for Using 'Airport VIP Lounge' During Family Trip
Yong Hye-in, a member of the Basic Income Party nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, has been reported to the police for using an airport VIP lounge during a family trip in the past, a…
Social Affairs
“Are you trying to kill me?!” It was an uproar… Will the government foot the bill for Choi Soon-sil’s medical expenses?
It has been revealed that six years ago, the government paid the medical expenses for Ms. Choi Seo-won (formerlyChoi Soon-sil), who was serving a prison sentence in connection with the Park Geun-hye a…
Education
Elementary School Principals Nationwide “Oppose Lower-Grade Students Dismissing at 3:00 p.m.”
Elementary school principals nationwide have spoken out against the “3:00 p.m. dismissal system” for lower-grade elementary students, which is currently under review by the National Education Commissi…
Local Government
One in Five Foreign Visitors Enters the Country via Regional Airports… Increasing Spending and Length of Stay Remain Challenges
Following efforts to revitalize regional airports, increasing local spending and length of stay after arrival have emerged as new challenges. While demand for entry via regional airports has grown due…
Local Government
"Impact Is More Important Than Numbers… MICE Must Become a Platform Connecting Industry, Talent, and Investment"
“Securing ‘mega impacts’ is more important than hosting ‘mega events.’”At the recently concluded “2026 Goyang Destination Week,” domestic and international experts emphasized that the era of explainin…
Local Government
Seoul International Medical Tourism Travel Mart Opens on the 8th
The "Seoul International Medical Tourism Travel Mart" (SITMMT 2026) will be held on the 8th and 9th at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel (2nd floor) in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. Organized by the Seoul…
Local Government
Frieze and KIAF on the 2nd, Book Kids Con starting on the 4th… This Week’s Must-See Events
Every Wednesday, “The BeLT,” the tourism and MICE news team of the comprehensive economic daily Edaily, presents a variety of news from the domestic and international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conve…
Welfare
[Exclusive] Lee Jae-myung Administration Pushes Ahead with Youth Policies… Ministry of Health and Welfare Establishes New ‘Youth Welfare Policy Division’
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is establishing a new “Youth Welfare Policy Division” dedicated to youth welfare policies. The ministry is upgrading its existing Youth Policy Team to a full-fledged…
Social Affairs
"Fearing More Work"—Jeju Deputy Sergeant Covered Up Incident… 25 More Cases Found (Comprehensive Report)
It has been revealed that Police Sergeant Bu Mo, who falsely closed the case involving the disappearance of Ms. Jang Mi-ran from Jeju, did so citing fatigue caused by his heavy workload. While an inve…