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The People Power Party in South Korea has decided to support the administrative integration law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk after previous opposition from regional lawmakers.

The People Power Party has changed its stance to support the administrative integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk following a vote among regional lawmakers.

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 People’s Power Party in South Korea has officially adopted a supportive stance towards the integration of administrative functions between Daegu and Gyeongbuk, despite some internal dissent.

The article discusses internal conflicts within the National Power party regarding the unification of Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, along with several political and economic issues in South Korea.

The Korean Power party is facing internal discord over the administrative integration of the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, with a decisive vote scheduled for the 26th to gauge opinions among local lawmakers.

Former leader of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, visited Daegu after his expulsion from the party and hinted at a potential run in the upcoming by-elections while stressing the importance of what actions he would take rather than where he would run.

The People Power Party will hold a meeting with legislators from the Daegu and North Gyeongsang regions to vote on whether to support or oppose the administrative integration of these areas.

Local political leaders express dismay over the suspension of legislative review for the establishment of a Daegu-Gyeongbuk metropolitan city, calling for immediate discussions.

The proposal to establish a special administrative city in Jeonnam and Gwangju passed the National Assembly's Legislative Judiciary Committee, while consolidation proposals for Chungnam-Daejeon and Daegu-Gyeongbuk were suspended due to opposition from the ruling party.

Citizens from Daegu and Gyeongbuk have protested against the proposed administrative integration law, calling for electoral reforms before any further integration occurs.

A special law for the establishment of an integrated metropolitan city between Jeonnam and Gwangju was passed by the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee.

Opposition to the proposed administrative integration law in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region is growing, with the Daegu City Council demanding a comprehensive re-evaluation due to concerns over power delegation, financial stability, and representation imbalances.

The 2026 Daegu Marathon, with over 40,000 participants, aims to break world records in a high-stakes event featuring elite runners from around the globe.

Daegu City will host 'Daegu Citizens' Week' from February 21 to 28 to celebrate and promote the spirit of the National Debt Compensation Movement and the 2·28 Democracy Movement.

The Innovation Party has proposed a runoff voting system for regional heads in Gwangju and Daegu as part of their political alliance strategy with the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to pass special legislation for administrative integration in three regions, but the People Power Party opposes the Daejeon-Chungnam integration while supporting others, leading to political tensions.

A professor has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a graduate student and attempting to extort 100 million won from her.

The Administrative Integration Special Bill has passed through the National Assembly’s Administrative Safety Committee, receiving positive reactions from Daegu and Gyeongbuk, but facing strong opposition from Daejeon and Chungnam.

You Young-ha, a member of the National Assembly and candidate for the Daegu mayoral election, threatens legal action against claims that he controls former President Park Geun-hye.

A special law for the administrative integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam-Gwangju, and Chungnam-Cheongju regions was passed in South Korea's National Assembly Standing Committee and is expected to be processed by the end of the month.

On the 23rd anniversary of the Daegu subway disaster, victim organizations and civil society urged the Daegu city government and council for a proper commemoration of the victims.

The Daegu Korea Gas Corporation has extended its contract with coach Kang Hyuk for an additional two years, valuing his leadership and vision for team rebuilding.

Lee Cheol-woo, the governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, asserts the necessity of launching the 'Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special City' through administrative integration, responding to the rising opposition from the ruling People Power Party.

Lee Seung-hyun rescued his team from a five-game losing streak with a strong performance, leading his team to victory against Daegu Korean Gas Corporation.

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for engaging in party leadership rivalry despite his perceived failure to perform compared to district heads.

The recent discussions around administrative integration in South Korea are evolving, with planned changes in regions like Daegu and Gyeongbuk set for 2026, alongside controversial provisions excluding certain laws, including minimum wage requirements.

The National Power's bill allowing exceptions to the Minimum Wage Act and Labor Standards Act has triggered widespread backlash, prompting Daegu city to state it will submit opinions for amendments during the National Assembly review to prevent potential violations of worker rights.

A court ruled for the first time that the South Korean government must compensate a victim of forced confinement at the Daegu City Hope Center for human rights violations endured during their long-term detention.

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticized the conservative political circle for supporting multiple home owners, calling it a foolish mentality that harms ordinary citizens and youths.

Former President Park Geun-hye's residence in Daegu has been provisionally seized after a loan of 1 billion KRW owed to the YouTube channel Gaseyeon was not repaid.

The South Korean government will invest approximately 1.2 trillion won to improve congested roads in six major cities: Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Ulsan.

The preliminary candidate registration for the June 3 local education superintendent elections has started, highlighting the significance of candidate unification between conservative and progressive factions and discussions of administrative integration in regions like Gwangju, Jeonnam, Daejeon, Chungnam, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk.

Daegu City is offering discounts of up to 40% for citizens shopping at traditional markets ahead of the Lunar New Year.

As discussions on administrative integration accelerate ahead of the local elections, the issue of coordinating candidates from both parties garners attention, particularly in politically competitive regions like Jeonnam-Gwangju and Daegu-Gyeongbuk.

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.

Following the public disclosure of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk integration special law, labor and education sectors expressed strong opposition, arguing it would create a 'special city for overwork and low wages' while undermining workers' rights.