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The ruling National Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party are engaged in a dispute over convening the legislative committee to process the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration law.

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.

Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan welcomed the postponement of a special law for the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon, emphasizing the need for thorough consideration and regional representation.

The proposed special law for the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon has been stalled at the National Assembly level, leading to intense political blame between the Democratic Party and the ruling party.

Concerns are rising that the Administrative Integration Special Law currently under consideration in the National Assembly could allow for-profit hospitals to be established outside the National Health Insurance framework.

The Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance urges a full review of 99 toxic provisions in three special administrative integration bills that passed the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

The National Teachers' Union in South Korea is calling for a complete review of the proposed law on the establishment of integrated special cities, claiming it threatens public education by fostering competition between regions.

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.

Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the People Power Party for opposing the Chungnam-Daejeon administrative integration law, questioning their changing stance on the issue.

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.

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 newly proposed administrative integration law in South Korea faces criticism for lacking provisions on financial and authority devolution necessary for true local autonomy.

Experts in immigration and integration express concerns regarding the implementation of the new citizenship test in Finland.

The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating its legislative agenda with a focus on prioritizing the Administrative Integration Special Law amidst opposition from rival parties.

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.

Jeonnam and Gwangju are generally satisfied with the passing of a special law aimed at integrating the two regions, as modified by the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

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.

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

Environmental groups in South Korea are protesting an administrative integration law they claim will enable widespread development at the expense of the environment.

South Korea's Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated that without the passage of key administrative integration legislation by the end of February, comprehensive integration among metropolitan governments would be nearly impossible before the June local elections.

Mayors from Busan, Gyeongnam, Daejeon, and Chungnam have submitted a proposal to the Blue House advocating for the establishment of a Basic Law for Administrative Integration.

The review of the Administrative Integration Special Law is underway, with expectations for significant revisions to provisions related to the delegation of powers from the central government.

Environmental groups are urging the deletion of specific provisions in a special law regarding the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju that they claim could facilitate the construction of a cable car in Jirisan National Park.

Growing backlash in the education community against the proposed special law for administrative integration in South Korea, perceived as detrimental to public education.

The South Korean government has indicated it cannot accept many provisions of the special law for the establishment of a unified city in Gwangju and Jeonnam, raising concerns among local officials.

Regional leaders of Gangwon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, and Sejong are pushing for the swift legislative processing of special laws regarding administrative capital and integration as they express concerns over sidelining in ongoing government actions.

The CURP is evolving to include biometric data, and while the law requires consent for biometric integration, the universal acceptance nature may affect the ability to perform certain procedures in 2026.

A Federal Court in Pernambuco annulled judicial decisions linked to Operation Integration, which investigated an alleged money laundering scheme involving influencer Deolane Bezerra and a betting house.

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.

The Democratic Party plans to process the special laws for administrative integration of Chungnam-Daejeon and Jeonnam-Gwangju in the relevant committee before the Lunar New Year holiday.