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Support for senior athletes Medical and living expenses provided
D-12 Deadline November 20 · Application deadline for senior athletes support program
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In short
The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation has decided to help senior athletes in difficult financial situations.
It will select 2 athletes aged 60 or older and provide medical and living expenses.
Applications can be submitted online or by mail until November 20.
Key facts
When
Applications will be accepted until November 20.
Who
Athletes aged 60 or older who have contributed to sports development are eligible.
What
Medical expenses up to 30 million won and living expenses of 10 million won will be provided.
How
2 athletes will be selected—1 from non-disabled and 1 from disabled athletes.
What it means for me
If you or your family member is a senior athlete, it is good to check your eligibility for this program.
Economy · Planned · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 25
National Growth Fund expanded Space and quantum added
D-23 Deadline December 1 · Deadline for submitting comments on revised enforcement decree
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In short
Space and quantum industries will be added to the National Growth Fund's supported sectors.
The Financial Services Commission will announce the revised enforcement decree by December 1.
The support scope will expand from 12 existing sectors to 14 sectors.
Key facts
When
The revised enforcement decree will be announced from October 22 to December 1.
Who
The Financial Services Commission is pursuing amendments to the Korea Development Bank Act enforcement decree.
What
Space and quantum industries will be added to the National Growth Fund's support targets.
How
The enforcement decree will be confirmed after the State Council review following the announcement.
What it means for me
Direct impact on general citizens is limited, but the national strategic industry investment structure will change.
Small and medium enterprises in space, aviation and quantum sectors gain new opportunities for policy funding support.
Policies · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 25
Paju City Youth Jeonseol Loan Interest Support Recruitment Open
D-10 Deadline November 18 · Youth Jeonseol Loan Interest Support Application Deadline
In short
Paju City is recruiting additional participants for its youth jeonseol (deposit/monthly rent) loan interest support program.
The program targets non-homeowning young households, providing partial reimbursement of loan interest.
This round selects 5 households, providing up to 1 million won per household in installments.
Key facts
When
Additional recruitment runs from October 22 to November 18.
Who
Eligible applicants are non-homeowning young households in Paju City aged 19–39 (born October 21, 1986–October 20, 2007).
What
Supports up to 2 million won annually in jeonseol loan interest from primary financial institutions.
Selects 5 households within 2% of loan balance, paying up to 1 million won per household in two semi-annual installments.
What it means for me
Non-homeowning young residents of Paju should verify income and deposit requirements and consider applying.
Culture · 2 sources combinedp. 4 / 25
58 Legendary Players Final Game at Jamsil
Deadline Deadline November 2 · Ticketlink ticket reservation start date
In short
Jamsil Baseball Stadium, which opened in 1982, is facing demolition.
On November 14, 58 legendary players will gather for a final game.
They will be divided into East and West teams for a 7-inning match.
Key facts
When
The game will be held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 2 PM on November 14.
Who
58 legendary players including Lee Seung-yeop, Lee Dae-ho, and Park Yong-taek will participate.
What
Teams will be divided into East and West for a 7-inning match.
How
Ticket reservations open on Ticketlink from 2 PM on November 2.
What it means for me
Baseball fans have a chance to see the legendary players' final appearance in person.
A welcome occasion for retirees who remember the stars from professional baseball's first year.
Policies · 2 sources combinedp. 5 / 25
Council paralysis over 100 days Emergency reserve funds depleted
Deadline Deadline November 1 · November livelihood project budget of 3.3 billion won execution needed
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In short
The Daeduk-gu Council in Daejeon has been paralyzed for over 100 days and failed to pass the supplementary budget.
The district office urgently used 750 million won from emergency reserves for the Youth Center and recycling project costs.
Next month requires 3.3 billion won, but only 1.1 billion won remains in emergency reserves.
Key facts
When
On the 19th, District Chief Kim Chan-sul was hospitalized due to health complications on the 8th day of his hunger strike.
Who
The Daeduk-gu Office used emergency reserves amid the paralysis of the district council, which is evenly split 4-4 between ruling and opposition parties.
What
It covered 750 million won including 300 million won for the Youth Interaction Center and 450 million won for recycling consignment project costs.
How
Of the 3.3 billion won budget needed in November, 2.2 billion won must be secured additionally.
What it means for me
Daeduk-gu residents may experience disruptions in Youth Center access and household waste collection.
Economy · 2 sources combinedp. 6 / 25
Kim Dong-seon, Public Takeover Bid Increases by 10 Million Shares
Deadline Deadline November 2 · Public Takeover Bid Application Deadline
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In short
Kim Dong-seon, president of Hana Financial Group M&S, decided to buy more company shares.
His brothers offered to sell first, which would have reduced the share allocation for regular shareholders.
So he increased the purchase volume by over 10 million shares to secure a 31% stake.
Key facts
When
Filed a corrected disclosure on the 22nd; the public takeover bid period ends on the 2nd of next month.
Who
Kim Dong-seon, Future Strategy Chief of Hana Financial Group M&S, increased the public takeover bid volume.
What
Increased ordinary share purchase volume from 16.06 million shares to 26.203 million shares.
How
Investing 210 billion won in personal funds while maintaining a bid price of 8,000 won per share.
What it means for me
Hana Financial Group M&S shareholders must decide whether to respond to the public takeover bid by the 2nd of next month.
Living · 2 sources combinedp. 7 / 25
Tomatoes and cucumbers on sale NongHyup starts October 29
Deadline Deadline November 4 · End of vegetable discount special event
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In short
NongHyup (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation) is holding a sale on vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers.
The event was created to help farmers as vegetable prices have dropped significantly.
From October 29 to November 4, discounts will be available at HanAro Marts nationwide.
Key facts
When
Special discount event runs from October 29 to November 4.
Who
NongHyup Economic Holdings and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs jointly host the event.
What
Vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini will be discounted at a scale of 350 million won.
How
Event runs through HanAro Marts nationwide and an on-site sharing event at Cheonggyesan.
What it means for me
Consumers who frequently buy vegetables can purchase them at low prices at HanAro Marts during this period.
Restaurant owners can use this as an opportunity to reduce ingredient costs.
