Jeju Ilbo
1. Politics
Council passes Yerae resort proposal
The provincial council has passed a proposal aimed at restarting work on the stalled construction of a massive resort in Yerae. Analysts say this will have a considerable impact on a national-level review of the issue.

2. Society
Police investigate after 3 patients go blind
Three eye patients at one hospital in Jeju City have reportedly gone blind after being treated there. Police are now investigating the doctor who treated all three, as well as the equipment and chemicals used in the treatment. The results of the probe are expected in five weeks.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Society
Policymakers struggle with sudden housing shortage
The Jemin Ilbo is reporting on problems surrounding housing development. There are concerns that plans being considered will overlap with other developments scheduled for next year.

2. Society
Jeju rated worst in crime, safety-related accidents
Following a nationwide assessment, the Ministry of Public Safety and Security gave Jeju the worst rating in the country for crime and safety-related accidents.


Yonhap
1. Society
Hundreds of foreigners arrested in past 2 months
Yonhap is reporting that 708 non-Koreans have been arrested for their involvement in crimes since September, with those affiliated with gangs accounting for about 10 percent of the total.

2. Society
VW sales in S. Korea tumble amid emissions scandal
Embattled German automaker Volkswagen's sales in South Korea plunged in October, apparently affected by the deepening emissions scandal. According to data compiled by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association, VW’s sales were down 46.2 percent compared to a year earlier.