← Back to diffwire
South Korea to extend public holidays through March 29
5 articles |
Updated 1d ago |
Created 1d ago
The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has confirmed that three additional days will be added between February 15th (Lunar Day) and April 3rd following a request from President Yoon Suk Yeol to extend public holidays until March 29 for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration. This decision aims to support local businesses by allowing them time before resuming operations on May first, while also providing families with extended rest during this significant cultural period in Korea and China's southern regions where similar festivities are taking place today (March 18).
Key Points
-
1The Korean government plans to hold a press conference from March 26th through the end of April.
-
2A specific event titled 'Press Conference on Press Conferences' is scheduled for May, though details remain unclear due to ongoing negotiations with foreign governments regarding international relations and security issues.
Developments
[Mar.18]
The government announced plans to hold a press conference from March 26th through the end of April, though specific dates are not yet finalized due to ongoing negotiations with foreign governments regarding international relations and security issues.