Politics Sluggish Consumption in South Korea: Jeju Air Disaster and Impeachment Impact
South Korea faces a brutal December with sluggish consumption due to impeachment and the Jeju Air disaster, affecting year-end and New Year's events.
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Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo LDP Party Ticket Revenue “Skimmed” with 50% Split on Additional Sales
Tokyo LDP political party's ticket revenue has been "skimmed," with only half of the income reported. Additional tickets split between the secretariat and members.
policy Imperial Household Agency Allocates $170,000 for Instagram Operations in 2025
The Imperial Household Agency’s 2025 Instagram budget soars to $170,000, boosting public relations for royal activities.
policy Tamaki Urges Tax Refund as Salaried Workers Face $70 Billion Tax Increase
Democratic Party's Tamaki highlights $70 billion income tax rise for workers, calling for refunds amid $110 billion tax revenue growth.
policy Welfare Applications Surge in 2024 Amid High Prices, Exceeding COVID-19 Era Levels
Welfare applications rose 2.8% in early 2024, surpassing COVID-19 support cuts as high prices strain household budgets.
Liberal Democratic Party PM Ishiba Shares Challenges of Leadership: “It’s Tough When You Become One”
Prime Minister Ishiba reflects on the hardships of leadership in a speech, stating it's far tougher than being a regular cabinet minister.
Liberal Democratic Party LDP Donates $5 Million to Settle Political Funding Issue with Community Chest
The Liberal Democratic Party donated $5 million to the Central Community Chest of Japan to address political funding concerns.
policy Free School Lunches Require $3 Billion Annually, Says Japanese Ministry
Japan's Ministry of Education estimates free school lunches need $3 billion yearly, citing fairness and disparity concerns.
policy Finance Minister: Large-Scale Tax Cuts “Inappropriate” Despite Record Tax Revenue
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato states that record tax revenue in fiscal 2025 doesn't justify large-scale tax cuts.
policy What is the “Single Tax”? Details on the Child and Childcare Support Fund in 2026
The "single tax" or Child and Childcare Support Fund, starting in April 2026, aims to aid families with children. How much does it cost and what is it for?
Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Prosecutors Drop Charges in LDP Slush Fund Case Involving 65 Lawmakers
Tokyo prosecutors declined to indict five LDP lawmakers and suspended prosecution for 65 others in a slush fund scandal.
Liberal Democratic Party “Take-Home Pay Will Increase” LDP Chairman’s Remark Sparks Viral Debate
LDP Chairman Onodera's "take-home pay will increase" comment trends on X, sparking debate over income tax and fairness.