Jeju Shinbo
1. Agriculture
Annual mandarin exports continue to drop
Jeju mandarin exports continue to fall short of annual targets. In 2015, only 65 percent of the targeted amount was shipped abroad.

2. Economy
Jeju growth rate forecast lowered
The growth rate forecast for Jeju’s economy this year has been lowered from an initial 5.1 percent to 4.9 percent on the back of economic uncertainties in China and falling oil prices.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Society
Jeju not safe from Zika virus
The Jemin Ilbo is reporting that Jeju needs to be on alert as the same type of mosquito that has been transmitting the Zika virus lives in large numbers here. Experts say they multiply in number and are most active during summer.

2. Society
Faulty ambulances threaten lives
23 percent of Jeju’s ambulance fleet are reportedly at risk of breaking down at some point in the near future, which could lead to missing the so-called golden time to save the lives of critically-injured patients.


Halla Ilbo
1. Environment
Invasive broadleaf bamboo spreading across Halla
The Halla Ilbo is reporting that the spread of the invasive broadleaf bamboo on Hallasan is putting the mountain at risk of losing its title as a national park.

2. Economy
Jeju car rental industry diversifies
Jeju’s car rental industry is become more diversified thanks to increasing demand and heightened competition. As of the end of last year, 93 companies were renting out some 26,000 cars on the island.

Yonhap
1. Society
Jobless SK man nabbed for suspected bomb at airport
Yonhap is reporting that police said Thursday that they had arrested an unemployed South Korean man for allegedly leaving a box that was suspected to have contained explosive devices at Incheon International Airport. The box contained, among other things, a warning message in Arabic and a butane gas canister. It did not contain explosives.

2. North Korea
Chinese daily urges ‘balanced’ sanctions against NK
A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party on Thursday called for "balanced" sanctions against North Korea following its latest nuclear test. It reiterated Beijing's opposition to tougher sanctions against its closest ally.