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Gyeonggi’s fiscal crisis stems from unchecked spending (KOR)

Gyeonggi Province’s emergency budget warning highlights how years of expanding welfare and debt-financed spending can destabilize local governments across Korea.

2026.8.12

Gyeonggi's fiscal crisis stems from unchecked spending

Gyeonggi's emergency budget warning highlights how years of expanding welfare and debt-financed spending can destabilize local governments across Korea.

2026.8.11

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Gyeonggi governor calls for overhaul of local tax system to address fiscal crisis

Choo Mi-ae called for reform, saying that Seoul collects the tax revenue generated by companies with facilities and employees in the province.

2026.8.6

Gyeonggi governor declares fiscal emergency, cites budget shortfalls

Funding for several programs has been left unallocated for October through December. These include care for older adults, support for pediatric emergency care institutions and environmentally friendly produce for school meals.

2026.8.5

Democratic Party Rep. Choo Mi-ae leaves the Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting room on Sept. 16, 2025. [YONHAP]

Incumbent Kim, six-term lawmaker Choo both declare their bids for Gyeonggi governor

Incumbent Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon and six-term lawmaker Choo Mi-ae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday both declared their bids for the June 3 Gyeonggi gubernatorial election.

2026.3.12

Rep. Na Kyung-won of the People Power Party protests against a disciplinary order issued by Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae of the Democratic Party during a Legislation and Judiciary Committee hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Sept. 22. [YONHAP]

PPP to file police complaint against DP's Choo Mi-ae, judiciary committee chair

The PPP said on Friday that it will file a police complaint against Choo Mi-ae, a DP lawmaker and the chair of the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee, accusing her of abuse of power.

2025.9.26

Liberal Democratic Party (DP) Rep. Choo Mi-ae leaves the Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting room on Sept. 16. [YONHAP]

Choo pushes for hearing on Jo, criticizes King Sejong reference

Liberal Democratic Party (DP) Rep. Choo Mi-ae, who chairs the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, criticized Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de on Wednesday and his statement that “King Sejong did not use the law to strengthen royal authority.”

2025.9.24

Rep. Na Kyung-won of the People Power Party protests against a disciplinary order issued by committee chairwoman Choo Mi-ae of the Democratic Party during a Legislation and Judiciary Committee hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Sept. 22. [YONHAP]

PPP Rep. Na accuses judiciary committee chair of power abuse for expelling lawmakers

PPP lawmaker Na Kyung-won accused committee chair Choo Mi-ae of abusing authority by expelling lawmakers. Na warned of potential criminal charges while criticizing the DP's management of parliamentary affairs.

2025.9.24

Democratic Party Rep. Choo Mi-ae speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on July 2. [NEWS1]

Rep. Choo Mi-ae nominated to lead Legislation and Judiciary Committee

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday nominated Rep. Choo Mi-ae to head the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee, filling the vacancy left by Rep. Lee Choon-suak, who resigned.

2025.8.6

Former Minister of Environment Yoon Yeo-joon speaks during an interview with media at the Democratic Party's offices inside the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on May 27. [YONHAP]

Top office to dispatch delegations to key countries to deepen ties

President Lee Jae Myung will dispatch special envoys to key countries starting Monday, and announced the delegations for four missions to the European Union, France, Britain and India on Sunday.

2025.7.13