Jeju Shinbo
1. Politics
New Jeju port likely to be included in national plan
The proposed construction of a new cruise ship port in the Tapdong area will likely be included in the central government’s revised development plan for ports in Jeju.

2. Society
No more freebies as gas prices drop
The continued drop in gas prices is forcing gas stations to cut back on the complimentary tissues and drinks that they usually give customers, in order to reduce losses.

Jemin Ilbo
1. Education
English instructors still at odds with PoE
The Jemin Ilbo is reporting that Korean instructors of English conversation remain at odds with the local office of education over its decision not to extend their contracts.

2. Society
Heavy traffic expected around traditional market
A 13-floor residential building will be built around a traditional market in Seogwipo, and many fear this will lead to heavy traffic on area roads.

Halla Ilbo
1. Economy
New JTO duty-free shop opens Friday
Jeju City’s new duty-free shop, run by the Jeju Tourism Organization, will open Friday. It will compete against privately-owned duty-free stores operated by national conglomerates.

2. Opinion
Public support needed for World Fisheries Univ. bid
The Halla Ilbo says Jeju needs the support of all its residents in order to win the bid to run as Korea’s candidate site for a World Fisheries University.

Yonhap
1. North Korea
‘NK military chief executed on corruption charges’
Yonhap is reporting that the chief of North Korea's military was executed this month on corruption and other charges. Sources familiar with North Korean affairs said Wednesday that Army Gen. Ri Yong-gil Ri was executed last week.

2. Inter-Korea
‘SK working on safe return of citizens from NK’
A presidential spokesman said Thursday that South Korea will take all necessary measures to ensure that its citizens can return home safely from a troubled inter-Korean factory park in North Korea. On Wednesday, South Korea announced that it has decided to completely shut down the Kaesong industrial park in retaliation for the North’s recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch.