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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.