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Gyeongju City is increasing cashback on its local currency Gyeongju Pay from 10% to 15%.
At 48 fair-price businesses, an additional 5% is added for a maximum 20% cashback.
This temporary benefit applies for 17 days from October 30 to November 15.
Key facts
When
From October 30 to November 15 for 17 days, during the Korea Grand Festival period.
Who
Gyeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province is promoting it, targeting 202,574 Gyeongju Pay users.
What
Cashback is expanded from the existing 10% to 15%, with fair-price businesses receiving up to 20%.
How
265 million won in national funds will be invested to support an additional 5% cashback.
What it means for me
Consumers using Gyeongju Pay will automatically receive increased cashback when making payments during the period.
Small businesses in Gyeongju can expect increased sales from higher customer traffic.
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Firefighting helicopters 261→315 Arson penalties increased to 5 years
D-6 Deadline November 13 · Forest Disaster Prevention Act with enhanced penalties in effect
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In short
The Korea Forest Service is significantly increasing firefighting equipment and personnel ahead of the autumn wildfire season.
Helicopters will increase from 261 to 315 units, and fire trucks from 29 to 108 units.
Those who accidentally start wildfires can now receive prison sentences of up to 5 years.
Key facts
When
The autumn wildfire precaution period runs from November 1 to December 15.
Who
The Korea Forest Service announced its autumn wildfire prevention plan for 2026.
What
Firefighting helicopters will increase from 261 to 315 units, and fire trucks from 29 to 108 units.
How
Penalties for negligent wildfires will increase from 3 years to 5 years imprisonment, and fines will also be raised.
What it means for me
Residents in areas adjacent to forests must be more cautious about illegal burning and wood boiler use.
Policies · 2 sources combinedp. 4 / 5
South Chungcheong holds event Jobs and housing expo in Seoul
Deadline Deadline October 29 · Last day of expo
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In short
South Chungcheong Province held an expo in Seoul presenting job opportunities and housing together.
It shows job recruitment information from Chungcheong companies and regional settlement support programs to job seekers in the Seoul metropolitan area.
The event runs for two days from the 28th to the 29th at FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido.
Key facts
When
Held for two days from October 28 to 29, 2026.
Where
Takes place at FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido, Seoul.
Who
Hosted by South Chungcheong Province, 9 cities and counties in the province, and about 230 Chungcheong companies.
What
Presents recruitment information and housing and settlement support programs by city and county.
What it means for me
Useful information available for those considering job changes or relocation from the Seoul metropolitan area to provincial areas.
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Complainants infringing teacher rights School principals can remove them
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In short
School principals can remove complainants who come to school and interfere with teachers' work.
After notifying them to stop, principals can remove them or restrict access if they don't comply.
They can also report to investigative agencies such as police if necessary.
Key facts
When
The revised enforcement ordinance takes effect from October 29, 2026.
Who
Each school's principal decides on measures to handle complaints.
What
Principals request complainants who pose a risk to educational activities to stop their behavior.
How
If they refuse, principals can end calls or meetings, remove them, restrict access, or report to investigative agencies.
What it means for me
When filing complaints at school, following the set procedures prevents unfavorable consequences.
When filing complaints at your child's school, complying with stop requests helps avoid removal measures.
