Jeju Ilbo
1. Society
Harvest moon to be visible on Chuseok
Forecasters say locals will be able to see the full moon on Chuseok. The Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration says the island will be affected by a high pressure system that will keep skies clear from Sunday to Tuesday.

2. Society
Leaves begin to turn on Hallasan Mountain
Leaves have begun to turn color on Hallasan Mountain. The national park office says 40 to 50 percent of the leaves at an elevation of 1,950 meters have taken on a red or yellow tint.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Society
Logistics quagmire
The Jemin Ilbo is reporting on the prolonged suspension in sailings between Jeju and Busan, which is having a disastrous effect on cargo shipments. The problem is expected to worsen over the next few days, as people attempt to ship holiday packages.

2. Tourism
Intl. tourists to get ‘pre-tax’ exemptions in 2016
Beginning next year, international tourists will no longer be required to pay taxes at the time of making a purchase. Currently, they must pay value-added and consumption taxes, which are then refunded at the airport when they depart.

Yonhap
1. Inter-Korea
S. Korea, U.S. start defense talks
Yonhap is reporting that South Korean and U.S. defense officials kicked off their annual two-day senior-level talks Wednesday. They are discussing countermeasures to a possible long-range missile launch by North Korea in the coming weeks.

2. Society
Veteran arrested for fleeing with hand grenade
A 50-year-old veteran who disappeared with a hand grenade, saying he would kill his ex-wife's boyfriend, was arrested Wednesday. Cheorwon Police officials reported that they arrested the retired soldier and recovered the grenade.