The Future of Jeollabuk-do Begins with Connecting Jeonju and Gimje Jeollabuk-do is currently facing a demand for new growth strategies. Issues such as population decline, youth outflow, and weakening industrial foundations are not confined to specific cities or counties. These are structural challenges that cannot be resolved by any single city alone. The development strategy for Jeollabuk-do should focus on inter-city connectivity and functional distribution rather than individual city competition. In particular, the strategy of linking Jeonju and Gimje May 10, 2026

Increased Capital Gains Tax Rates for Multi-Homeowners Begin Today The South Korean government has ended a temporary exemption on capital gains tax for multi-homeowners, effective today. Starting now, multi-homeowners selling properties in regulated areas will face increased tax rates. According to relevant authorities, the exemption on the capital gains tax ended on May 9, and from today, those selling homes in regulated areas will be subject to the new, higher tax rates, as reported by Yonhap News. The capital gains tax system imposes an additional ta May 10, 2026

President Lee: 'Judicial Murder, Knife Attacks, Honor Killings Are Three Major Threats' President Lee Jae-myung stated on May 9, "Judicial murder through manipulated prosecutions, knife attacks orchestrated by terrorists, and honor killings driven by manipulated media are the three major threats to our lives. The people, or heaven, have saved me from these grave threats, so my life now belongs entirely to the people."The president made these remarks on his X (formerly Twitter) account while sharing an article about the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission's conclusion regard May 10, 2026

President Lee: Judicial, Knife, and Honor Killings are Major Threats to Citizens President Lee: Judicial, Knife, and Honor Killings are Major Threats to Citizens President Lee Jae-myung stated on May 9, "Judicial murder through manipulated prosecutions, knife killings orchestrated by terrorists, and honor killings driven by manipulated media are the three major threats to our citizens. I believe that heaven has spared my life from these grave dangers, and now my life belongs entirely to the people." President Lee shared this statement on his X (formerly Twitter) a May 9, 2026

16 Winners Share 1st Prize in Lotto 1223, Each Receiving 1.8 Billion Won Donghaeng Lottery announced that the winning numbers for Lotto 1223, drawn on May 9, are 16, 18, 20, 32, 33, and 39. The bonus number is 26. A total of 16 winners matched all six numbers, each receiving 1.857 billion won. The jackpot amount varies with each drawing based on total sales and the number of winners, and this round's prize is in the upper 100 million won range. In addition, 103 players matched five numbers plus the bonus number, earning 48.1 million won each. There were 3,481 May 9, 2026

New Variety Show 'Bonjour Bakery' Welcomes Seniors Over 65 An elderly patron orders a tart and an Americano, sipping the coffee while leaving the tart untouched for a long time. After a moment of contemplation, the senior finally takes a bite of the unfamiliar tart. The camera quietly captures the senior enjoying the dessert until it's completely gone, allowing viewers to reflect on the experience of a senior savoring a treat. The new variety show 'Bonjour Bakery' is part of a growing trend of healing programs centered around actors. The con May 9, 2026

Lucky Numbers Lead to Lotto Win: Results of Draw 1223 "My spouse and I buy the pension lottery every week, and I have favorite numbers, so I asked the lottery shop for a set that included those numbers." On May 9, interest is focused on the results of the 1223rd Lotto draw, while a story about a winner of the 304th Pension Lottery 720+ (1st place: 1 ticket, 2nd place: 4 tickets) is making headlines. In a recent post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' bulletin board, the winner of the 304th Pension Lottery 720+ shared, "My spouse and I buy th May 9, 2026

Han Dong-hoon Declares Candidacy for Busan North District by-election Han Dong-hoon, a former leader of the People Power Party, officially announced his candidacy for the Busan North District by-election on May 9, stating, "If President Lee Jae-myung actually cancels the indictment, he should be impeached." According to reports, Han made this statement during a press conference held in the afternoon at Gupo Market in Busan. He emphasized his commitment to winning the election to enter the National Assembly and prevent what he described as the reckless gover May 9, 2026

People Power Party Criticizes Anti-Corruption Agency's Handling of Lee's Helicopter Controversy The People Power Party criticized the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on May 9 for its handling of the "emergency helicopter transport privilege controversy" that arose during President Lee Jae-myung's tenure as leader of the Democratic Party. The party described the commission's actions as a "cleaning operation" aimed at erasing past misdeeds using state resources. Park Seong-hoon, the party's chief spokesperson, stated in a commentary that the commission's findings were ulti May 9, 2026

Venice Biennale Highlights: Whitewashing, Adult Themes, Dolls, and Insects The Venice Biennale showcased a range of contrasting scenes, from protests against Russia's participation to long lines for nude performances. "The Venice Biennale is whitewashing Russia's war crimes," said Simon Duda, a Polish activist with the group 'Death in Venice,' which gathered in front of the Russian Pavilion on May 6. The group called for an end to Russia's participation in the event. Duda expressed his views, stating, "This is a quasi-artistic, quasi-political act." When he l May 9, 2026