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On December 18, 20 NGOs and civic groups urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take diplomatic efforts to immediately halt attacks on Iran led by the U.S. and Israel.

From tomorrow, a policy mandating facial recognition for new mobile phone activations will take effect, prompting civic groups to call for its abolition citing privacy concerns.

Civic groups in the Jeonbuk region are calling for the South Korean government to firmly reject the request for troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S.

Over 660 civic groups in South Korea have united in a public declaration opposing the deployment of a South Korean naval vessel to the Hormuz Strait, criticizing the actions of the US and Israel in Iran as aggression and war crimes.

Ansan citizens’ groups launched a promotion committee to prioritize life and safety in city management on the 12th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster.

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, there is strong opposition from both ruling and opposition parties in South Korea, with civic groups also condemning the move as participation in war crimes.

Civic groups in South Korea are urging a comprehensive search for the remains of victims from the Jeju Air flight disaster one year after the tragedy, criticizing government management of the aftermath.

Civic groups, students, and religious organizations in South Korea are calling on the government to reject the dispatch of military vessels to the Strait of Hormuz following a demand from President Donald Trump.

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.

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

Calls for constitutional amendments are gaining momentum in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions as civic groups support a proposal to hold a referendum on the same day as the upcoming local elections.

Civic groups are demanding accountability and reforms from the Chungbuk Education Office following a series of sexual crimes and school violence incidents.

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

615 civic and social organizations urged the liquidation of pro-Japanese and New Right forces in South Korea and criticized Japan's ultra-nationalism ahead of the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement.

Citizens and civic groups in Jeonju, South Korea, are organizing a large demonstration to protest against the city's tree management policies following the controversial logging of willow trees along the Jeonju Stream.

There is a movement among Daegu's civic society to establish a branch of the Independence Hall in Daegu, spurred by the recently proposed amendment to the Independence Hall Law.

The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

Civic organizations in Chungnam and Daejeon are calling for the suspension of the National Assembly's processing of the administrative integration special law, citing a lack of adequate public consultation.

Three progressive parties and civic groups in South Korea have filed a constitutional complaint against the 5% threshold for proportional representation in local elections, claiming it is unconstitutional.

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.'

Civic groups in South Korea have criticized the swift legislative process for three special laws aimed at administrative integration, claiming a lack of adequate public consultation and warning of potential negative impacts on local governance.

Gwangju City's mayor expressed a mixed reaction following the passage of the administrative integration special law, highlighting both positive developments and significant omissions.

The Justice Innovation Party and the Basic Income Party have introduced bills aiming for the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, drawing attention from civic groups following prior legislation proposed by the Democratic Party.

Civic groups in South Korea are demanding an apology from Coupang's CEO Kim Beom-seok following the revelation of a major data breach affecting millions of accounts.

Civic groups in Busan are calling for a negotiated contract for the construction of Gadeok Island airport after the government's attempts to find a new contractor have failed.

The revival of the "Harmony Center" aims to attract various civic groups and individuals into the political process in Latvia.

Ahead of the upcoming inauguration of the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission, survivors' groups and civic organizations of Korean War civilian victims demand that the government and National Assembly ensure the committee responsible for collective civilian casualties consists entirely of relevant experts.

Wi Sung-lak, the head of the National Security Office, faced criticism from civic groups for suggesting that delays in tariff negotiations were impacting security discussions and blaming Korea for the situation while aligning with the US perspective.

154 civic groups have condemned the government's plans for new nuclear power plants, asserting that nuclear energy cannot be a solution to the climate crisis and urging accountability for the risks incurred by local communities and future generations.

Civic groups from Yeongnam and Honam are demanding the removal of anti-labor provisions in an administrative integration bill that they believe could lead to a special city of overwork and low wages in Daegu and Gyeongbuk.