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Gyeonggi Governor Under Fire Over Budget Cuts | South Korea News
Over 10,000 residents in Gyeonggi province are demanding Governor Choo Mi-ae step down after she declared a fiscal emergency, triggering deep budget cuts that locals say hurt everyday services. Critics highlight the irony: while slashing programs, the governor splurged on a luxury residence and electric car. The governor defends her moves, citing a real funding shortfall and warning essential services like school meals and elder care could vanish by October without new money. Lawmakers in the provincial assembly are already reversing some of her cuts, revealing fierce debate over fiscal…
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