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Jihyoung Son
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Social Affairs Reporter, The Korea Herald
Seoul
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By Jihyoung Son Verified| The Korea Herald Verified Incheon Mayor and conservative presidential candidate Yoo Jeong-bok announced Thursday that, if elected, he would allocate 10 trillion won ($7.04 billion) to support 100,000 aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start businesses overseas. Each entrepreneur would receive 100 million won to assist with market research, local partnerships and the costs of establishing a company abroad.
By Jihyoung Son Verified| The Korea Herald Verified Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Dong-yeon pledged Thursday to begin his presidency in Sejong, South Korea’s de facto administrative capital, if elected in the upcoming June 3 election. “If I win the election, I will start working as president in Sejong City the next day,” Kim said during a visit to Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. He also floated the idea of adding a runway for the presidential jet at nearby Cheongju Airport to support the relocation.
Policy Watch: Lee Jae-myung to push for relocation of presidential office, National Assembly to Sejong
By Jihyoung Son Verified| The Korea Herald Verified Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledged Thursday to open a presidential office and National Assembly building in Sejong, South Korea’s administrative capital about 110 kilometers south of Seoul. Under the plan, the country would operate dual offices for the presidency and legislature in both Seoul and Sejong. Lee said he would push for the complete relocation of these institutions in the long term, and make Sejong the nation's official capital.
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The Korea Herald
The Korea Herald is South Korea's longest-running English-language daily newspaper, established in August 1953. Originally named The Korean Republic, it adopted its current name in 1965. Owned by Herald Media Inc., a subsidiary of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the newspaper is headquartered in Seoul and operates in a broadsheet format. The Korea Herald provides daily print and digital news covering a range of topics, including politics, business, culture, and international affairs. It publishes content from global agencies like the Associated Press and maintains a historical archive dating back to its inception. The newspaper primarily serves foreign diplomats, expatriates, and English-speaking residents in Korea, and is a member of the Asia News Network, which enhances its regional news exchange. The Korea Herald plays a significant role in promoting Korea's international image while adapting to the evolving media landscape.
Seoul, South Korea
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Founded: 1953