Jeju Ilbo
1. Inter-Korea
Possible momentum for Jeju-Pyongyang exchanges
Some analysts are saying that the recent inter-Korean agreement to dial back tensions on the peninsula could jumpstart a number of initiatives the provincial government wants to enact to boost exchanges with North Korea.

2. Education
KIS attains highest certification
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has given Korea International School its highest level of certification, easing the way for KIS graduates to enter top US universities.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Administration
Another ‘top plan’?
Whenever the provincial government plans something major, the top guidelines it follows are written in the Free International City Basic Plan. The Jemin Ilbo argues that the Won Heeryong administration is giving priority to what’s known as the Jeju Future Vision Plan, and that that is causing problems.

2. Tourism
3.8 flights canceled daily
According to the Korea Airports Corporation, 820 flights coming to or departing the island were canceled through the end of July this year, which works out to an average of 3.8 per day. Aside from weather, the most common reason for the cancellations was safety checks that took longer than expected.

Halla Ilbo
1. Inter-Korea
Province seeks to capitalize on ‘thaw’ in relations
The Halla Ilbo is also reporting on the opportunity local officials see in the current situation to make progress on various exchange programs with North Korea. They are discussing plans with the Ministry of Unification.

2. Society
Third fewest childbirths since 2004
About 5,500 babies were born in Jeju last year, the third lowest total since 2004. The age of the women giving birth was up about 1.6 years over the same period to an average of nearly 32. The Halla Ilbo says that is the result of more women entering the workforce.

Yonhap
1. Inter-Korea
Military relaxes top-level defense posture at border
The South Korean military on Wednesday relaxed its highest-level combat readiness posture. It had initiated that readiness at the border due to heightened tensions with North Korea earlier this month.

2. Economy
Department store sales rebound in July
Yonhap is also reporting that South Korea's major department stores saw their sales rebound in July, while the decline in sales at discount outlet chains slowed.