Japan Business Chiefs Demand Tax Cut Funding Clarity
Japan's most powerful business leaders have issued a strong warning to political parties. They urgently demand clear funding clarity regarding a proposed consumption tax...
North Korean Students Face Mandatory Scrap Collection Quotas
North Korean students must fulfill mandatory quotas for scrap collection during their vacations. This longstanding state policy actively requires children to gather specific materials....
South Korea Proposes Sugar Tax to Curb Consumption, Fund Health Programs
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has formally proposed a new national sugar tax. He introduced this significant policy idea through a social media...
Seoul Education Chief Announces 2026 Reform Plan Focused on AI and Student Support
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has announced its strategic policy agenda for the 2026 academic year. Superintendent Jung Geun-sik detailed the multi-faceted education...
South Korean President Withdraws Key Budget Minister Nominee
President Lee Jae Myung withdrew his nominee for a key budget minister position. This decision followed intense public scrutiny over serious personal allegations. Senior...
