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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Group reaffirms confidence in IG, urges support for police reforms

A civic group in Nigeria expresses confidence in the Inspector-General of Police and encourages public support for police reforms.

Mar 21 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police dismiss defamation case against Kim Min-seok; Prime Minister Kim says he does not want punishment

The police dismissed a case of defamation against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun filed by a civic group, supported by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's request for no punishment.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Participatory Solidarity: Expanding the Operation Scope of Cheonghae Unit is Irregular Deployment... Unacceptable

The civic group Participatory Solidarity strongly criticizes the proposal to expand the operational range of the Cheonghae Unit to the Strait of Hormuz, labeling it as an irregular deployment.

Mar 17 β€’ 02:22 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allegations of Legal Distortion Against Special Prosecutors and the Chief of the Corruption Investigation Unit

28 individuals, including special prosecutors and the chief of the Corruption Investigation Unit, have been accused of legal distortion crimes by a civic group in South Korea.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police apply for an arrest warrant for the representative of a civic group demonstrating against the β€˜comfort women’ statue near schools

South Korean police have sought an arrest warrant for the leader of a civic group accused of insulting former comfort women and demanding the removal of a statue in Seoul.

Mar 16 β€’ 03:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lawyer Choi Bong-tae and former reporter Jeong Dae-ha receive gratitude plaque for their dedication to forced labor victims

Choi Bong-tae, a lawyer, and Jeong Dae-ha, a former reporter, received a gratitude plaque for their unwavering dedication to victims of Japanese forced labor during World War II from a civic group.

Mar 16 β€’ 02:53 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Group Opposes Dispatch of Korean Troops to USS Trump's Demands: 'Do Not Engage in Invasion Wars'

Civic groups in South Korea have expressed their strong opposition to the deployment of Korean military forces to the Persian Gulf at the request of President Donald Trump, arguing that it would constitute support for invasion wars.

Mar 15 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Group Protests in Front of US Military Base in Dongducheon, Demanding: 'Stop Attacks on Iran and US-ROK Exercises'

A civic group in Dongducheon, South Korea, held a rally demanding the cessation of US attacks on Iran and joint military exercises with South Korea.

Mar 12 β€’ 07:55 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Citizens’ Group Calls for Expanded Voting Rights and Electoral System Reform Ahead of First Integrated Mayor Election

A coalition of civic groups in Gwangju demands electoral reforms to enhance citizens' voting rights ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Mar 12 β€’ 07:19 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Group Files Complaint Against Jang In-soo and Kim Eo-jun Over Allegations of Case Dismissal Transactions

A civic group has reported Jang In-soo to the police for alleging a transaction related to the dismissal of charges against President Lee Jae-myung during a YouTube broadcast.

Mar 12 β€’ 03:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Support for Home Modifications to Prevent Falls Among Seniors

A civic group has proposed care pledges for the upcoming local elections, aiming to enhance medical and care services for the elderly and disabled in South Korea.

Mar 9 β€’ 11:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

90% of Uijeongbu Citizens' Group: 'Serious Municipal Financial Crisis'... Criticism of Reduced Education and Livelihood Budget

Residents' groups in Uijeongbu, South Korea, criticize the city government for cutting budgets related to education and livelihood amidst a severe financial crisis.

Mar 6 β€’ 06:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Participation Solidarity: 'Insufficient Evidence for Claim that Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Reduces Juvenile Crime'

The civic group Participation Solidarity opposes President Lee Jae-myung's discussion on lowering the age of criminal responsibility, arguing there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that it would reduce juvenile crime.

Mar 6 β€’ 06:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Shrinking Press Freedom, Civic Space Undermine Free and Fair Election, Group of 41 Countries Cautions Ethiopia

A coalition of 41 countries has expressed concerns regarding the decline of press freedoms and civic space in Ethiopia ahead of the impending elections in June.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:40 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Group Calls for Reassessment of Large-Scale Investments in the U.S. Following Ruling on Tariffs

A civic group is urging the South Korean government to reassess a massive $350 billion investment plan in the U.S. after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed inter-country tariffs unconstitutional.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Group Welcomes Yoon Suk-yeol's 'Life Imprisonment' as 'Very Natural Conclusion'

Civic organizations expressed strong support for a life sentence given to former President Yoon Suk-yeol for his role as the leader of insurrection, calling it a 'very natural conclusion.'

Feb 19 β€’ 09:50 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027: Group tips Seyi Tinubu as next Lagos governor

The Independent Civic Movement for Project Seyi Tinubu has endorsed Seyi Tinubu for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, citing his qualifications and background as compelling reasons for their support.

Feb 6 β€’ 02:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Incheon Civic Group: Mayor Yoon, 13.2 billion won spent on promises and economic free zone, but citizens do not feel it

A civic group has criticized Incheon Mayor Yoon for spending 13.2 billion won on promises and the expansion of economic free zones while citizens do not perceive any benefit from it.

Feb 5 β€’ 07:13 UTC

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