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Neighborhood lacks movie theater
President Lee promises to find a solution

Students from Gibeok Elementary School in Pohang sent a letter saying their neighborhood has no movie theater.

  1. 1 pagesNeighborhood lacks movie theater President Lee promises to find a solutionPolitics
  2. 2 pagesSeoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faces false statement allegations Police to question complainant on November 3Politics
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Neighborhood lacks movie theater
President Lee promises to find a solution

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In short

Students from Gibeok Elementary School in Pohang sent a letter saying their neighborhood has no movie theater.

President Lee Jae-myung replied to the letter directly.

The students proposed creating a 'Children's Culture Pass'.

Key facts

WhenPresident Lee Jae-myung revealed his reply on November 2, 2026.
WhoFive sixth-grade students from Gibeok Elementary School in Pohang sent the letter.
WhatThey pointed out the lack of movie theaters, concert halls, and art museums in their neighborhood and proposed a Children's Culture Pass.
HowPresident Lee responded on social media: 'I will definitely find a way.'

What it means for me

Families living in regional areas should watch whether the government pushes forward with support measures for cultural activities.

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faces false statement allegations
Police to question complainant on November 3

D-26 Deadline December 3 · Public Official Election Act statute of limitations expiration
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In short

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is suspected of making false statements regarding the Han River Bus project.

The Democratic Party filed a complaint against Mayor Oh with police on October 29.

Police will question Rep. Park Ju-min, the complainant, on November 3.

Key facts

WhenNamdeamun Police Station in Seoul will question the complainant at 10:30 a.m. on November 3.
WhoRep. Park Ju-min, head of the Democratic Party's Han River Bus Irregularity Cover-up Truth Commission.
WhatFiled a complaint of violation of Public Official Election Act (false statement publication) against Mayor Oh.
HowClaims Mayor Oh's city council remarks on November 20 last year differ from Board of Audit content.

What it means for me

As an investigation into Seoul city administration, political repercussions are expected depending on the investigation results.

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