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Gyeonggi CCEJ Urges Choo Mi-ae to Cancel Luxury Official Residence Lease and Recover Budget Regarding the controversy over Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae's "leased official residence worth 1.2 billion won," the Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice Gyeonggi chapter demanded on the 8th, "Immediately cancel the luxury official residence lease contract and recover the budget." The CCEJ Gyeonggi chapter urged, "Governor Choo declared a 'fiscal emergency' last month and implemented a sweeping expenditure restructuring of 546.5 billion won, yet she is showing the height of self-contradiction by leasing a 47-pyeong apartment as an official residence for her private living rather than for public purposes." They added, "Cutting budgets by arguing that even 10 million won is too much for social economy and public interests, while justifying a 1.2 billion won lease under the name of convention, is a thorough betrayal of the 14 million residents," and demanded, "Instead of clinging to anachronistic official residence regulations, abolish the official residence system entirely." The CCEJ Gyeonggi chapter also called for a full review of small-scale public livelihood and citizen-participation project budgets that were unprincipledly cut under the pretext of the fiscal emergency, as well as an official apology to the residents for her hypocrisy in trying to maintain vested privileges. SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education: "Put Down Phones and Focus on RAS Education" The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is pushing for a so-called "phone-free" policy that restricts the use of mobile phones within schools. SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:41 PM

"No More Wandering for Care": Ulsan's First Pediatric Surgery Center Opens When a child suddenly needs surgery, it is not uncommon for families to have to travel to another city because they cannot find a local hospital to treat them. SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:37 PM

Korean Man in His 40s Abducted in Philippines Released Safely The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the South Korean national, a man in his 40s identified as A, who was abducted by unidentified men in Manila on September 4, was safely released today, September 8, local time. SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Olympic Park Stadium Offices Entered 95 Days After Blockade Employees from nine sports organizations, including the Korea Handball Federation, have entered the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park alongside police and a special counsel team from the election commission. SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:24 PM

Today's Major News 1. President Lee Jae-myung, currently paying a state visit to France, has arrived in Paris and will hold a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron tonight . SBS Sep 8, 2026 12:07 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Dismisses Call to Extend 20-Year Long-Term Jeonse Limit as 'Unconscionable Pushing' Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has once again ruled out the possibility of extending the residency period for long-term jeonse housing, addressing recent demands by some current residents for term extensions. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:52 AM

Gangnam Unni Leaks Personal Info of 220,000 Users, Raising Concerns Over Secondary Damage As the leaked data includes consultation and reservation details as well as actual medical procedure information, concerns are rising over potential secondary damages involving impersonation of hospitals or the platform. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:51 AM

Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Releases Transcripts, Rebutting Choi Jae-seong: "Is This a Conversation That Happens by Chance?" Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon additionally released transcripts on the 8th showing broker Yang, a key figure in the suspected new drug clinical trial approval lobbying allegations involving Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, boasting about his close ties with former Blue House Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Choi Jae-seong. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:39 AM

Cumulative Users of Seongdong-Style Smoking Booths Exceed 10 Million... "Secondhand Smoke Complaints Drop" Since piloting the first booth in front of D-Tower in Seongsu-dong in November 2022, the district has been operating a total of 14 such facilities, centering around knowledge industry centers and major subway stations. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:35 AM