Jeju Ilbo
1. Administration
Interim report on provincial reshuffle
A team of experts is examining the provincial government to prepare for a future reshuffle. In a recently-released interim report, they pointed out several problems in the current structure of the government.

2. Politics
Culture committee delays meeting
The provincial council’s Culture, Tourism and Sports Committee’s Thursday meeting was delayed until Monday. Some say it is because committee members feel uncomfortable with the attention they’re getting after being told to thoroughly examine all proposed ordinance revisions for government grants.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Administration
‘Step backward’ in welfare policies
The Jemin Ilbo says the national government is weakening the welfare system. Seoul has rearranged local welfare projects in such a way that 35 programs for the elderly will be downsized, resulting in the removal of 20,000 names from the list of beneficiaries.

2. Society
Observatory on Suweolbong Peak necessary?
Jeju City plans to build an observatory on (수월봉) Suweolbong Peak despite opposition from the Cultural Heritage Administration. The paper says the site is already a great tourist attraction and that it doesn’t need an expensive artificial structure.

Halla Ilbo
1. Administration
Greenbelt development bans to be lifted in 2020
A ban on development in urban greenbelt areas will be lifted in July 2020. The Halla Ilbo is concerned that may lead to the disappearance of green space because half of the greenbelt land is privately owned.

2. Administration
‘No additional funding for firefighting helicopter’
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance has denied the province’s request for additional national funding for a firefighting helicopter. Ministry representatives say the island should use the money it has been granted to buy an older model.

Yonhap
1. Economy
Hyundai Motor workers vote for strike
Yonhap is reporting that unionized workers at Hyundai Motor have voted in favor of a strike. In a yes-or-no vote, nearly 78 percent of 48,000 unionists were in favor of the action.

2. Economy
‘Smartphone market growth to slow in 2016’
The global shipment of smartphones is anticipated to suffer a setback in 2016, industry data showed Thursday. Trendforce also says Chinese handset makers are expected to further cement their foothold in the mid- to low-end segment.