Jeju Ilbo
1. Society
Contractors can’t find construction materials
Local contractors are having a hard time finding the cement and aggregate they need for their work. Analysts say the problem will worsen when the large national projects that are planned for Jeju get started.

2. Society
From verbal to physical assault...in emergency rooms
There has been an increasing number of cases involving abusive language and even physical assault in hospital emergency rooms and other wards. Most of the perpetrators have been drunk patients, while medical staff and even other patients have been victimized. Critics say such violators must face stiffer punishment.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Society
‘Indiscriminate’ construction around Halla Arboretum
The Jemin Ilbo is reporting on what it calls “indiscriminate” development around Halla Arboretum. It says buildings are springing up in all empty lots surrounding the gardens, turning the area into nothing more than another concrete jungle.

2. Society
Couples plan around fully-booked wedding halls
Nearly all of the wedding halls in Jeju are fully booked on weekends from October through January. Some couples have had to postpone their ceremonies.

Halla Ilbo
1. Administration
Provincial government, council again at odds
The Halla Ilbo is reporting on another disagreement between the provincial government and council, this one revolving around the government’s request of the council that it reconsider a bill governing subsidies for people of national merit.

2. Administration
Mandarin promotions ‘stuck in the past’
Critics say the provincial government is not keeping up with the times in its promotions of mandarin oranges. It still focuses on one-time events or advertisements on TV or in major newspapers, but analysts say it should make more use of online marketing.

Yonhap
1. Education
Plan unveiled for history textbook publication system
Yonhap is reporting that South Korea's education ministry on Monday unveiled a plan to introduce state-designated history textbooks for the 2017 school year. The decision is expected to trigger fierce resistance from opposition political parties, left-leaning historians, and educators.

2. Politics
Lawmaker resigns over alleged sexual assault
A lawmaker formerly affiliated with the ruling party resigned from his post Monday over sexual assault allegations. Sim Hag-bong is being investigated by prosecutors on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a Daegu hotel in July.