Jeju Ilbo
1. Administration
‘Fabricated water supply statistics’
The provincial water office allegedly released falsified information on the reservoir-to-housing water delivery ratio and the leakage ratio for water traveling through pipes. Angry is brewing because critics say the office boosted water rates based on the fabricated statistics.

2. Society
‘Last-minute decision creates chaos’
Seoul only recently made August 14th a temporary holiday, and the last-minute decision has created a lot of confusion. Jeju District Court has had to reschedule trials and hospitals are getting complaints from patients who will be charged extra because of the holiday.


Jemin Ilbo
1. Administration
Plan to bury power lines abandoned?
The provincial government has stated that it wants to bury power cables around the island in order to improve the landscape. The Jemin Ilbo is pointing out that the project is not mentioned in the most current proposed plans by the national or provincial governments.

2. Society
Mounting complaints over odor, noise, and dust
Authorities have received 260 complaints this year about bad odors around livestock farms. Also, people who live near construction sites say the noise and dust annoy them. The paper says something must be done about these problems as soon as possible.


Halla Ilbo
1. Society
Numerous holiday events
There will be various events over the upcoming Liberation Day long weekend, including the (도두 오래물) Dodu Oraemul Festival, (금능원담) the Geumneung Wondam Festival, and the Film Culture Festival for Teenagers.

2. Economy
Mainland chicken prices plunge
Chicken prices on the mainland have plunged to their lowest level since 2007, and analysts expect the situation to continue. The Halla Ilbo is reporting that local chicken farmers are worried that it will affect local prices.


Yonhap
1. Economy
Household loan growth slows in July
Yonhap is reporting that household loans extended by South Korean lenders slightly slowed in July compared to June. The central bank data released Wednesday showed however that the overall figure was still relatively high because of robust home transactions.

2. Economy
Renault Samsung recalls 400,000 vehicles in S.K.
Renault Samsung Motors is recalling nearly 400,000 cars sold in South Korea for loose engine mounts that may cause excessive noise. The recall affects the SM3 compact and the SM5 sedan.