Jeju Shinbo
1. Economy
JDC to buy Yerae Complex if loan not repaid
The JDC says if the operator of the Yerae Resort Complex, Berjaya Jeju, is unable to pay back loans due January 20th, the JDC will repay the 107 billion won debt and claim ownership of 85 percent of the commercial land.

2. Editorial
Housing regulations must be enforced
The paper says officials need to speed up enforcement of housing regulations to prevent further real estate speculation. It says that it is in favor of the provincial government’s plan to clamp down on speculators, but what is equally as important is putting it into action.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Politics
Legislative races take shape
With 90 days to go until the April 13th legislative election… races are taking shape with a large percentage of candidates registering for the ruling party while left-wing candidates are centered around the new opposition party led by Ahn Cheol-soo.

2. Economy
Power usage skyrockets Wednesday due to cold
The Jemin Ilbo says electricity usage in Jeju skyrocketed Wednesday due to the sudden cold spell. 792,000 kilowatts of electricity were used, the most in one day so far this season.

Halla Ilbo
1. Politics
JDC could face \5.1t lawsuit
The Halla Ilbo reports that the JDC may face a 5.1 trillion won lawsuit from Berjaya, the operator of the Yerae Resort Complex project… if the project is brought to a complete halt. The JDC is trying to push for law amendments to normalize operations but progress has been slow.

2. Editorial
Social enterprises need support
The Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced it will reduce its funding for social enterprises this year. Six out of ten social enterprises in Jeju are already short of funds and the Halla Ilbo argues that they need support.

Yonhap
1. Economy
Economic problems top concern for Korean adults
Yonhap is reporting that South Korean adults are most concerned about economic problems like inadequate retirement funds, employment, and income. Nearly 37 percent of respondents in a poll by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs said those were the most worrying social issues.

2. Diplomacy
SK presses China to play ‘important role’
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy pressed China on Thursday to play an "important role" in imposing tougher sanctions against North Korea following its latest nuclear test last week. Hwang Joon-kook said Pyongyang should pay a "significant price" for the act.