South Korea\'s cable TV system operators urged the government to ease their broadcast development fund burden, stressing local channels\' role as public infrastructure. At a seminar at the National Assembly on June 30, speakers said local channels provide closely targeted reporting, election coverage and disaster broadcasting. Researchers presented a hyperlocal media index and said cable channels in South Gyeongsang and Ulsan outperformed terrestrial and private broadcasters in local coverage. Regulators said more discussion is needed.

Hana Fund Services held a plogging volunteer activity to promote coexistence with local communities and environmental protection. The company said it carried out the event around Jeonju Hanok Village and Jeonjuchun in Jeonju, North Jeolla State, on June 3. About 50 people, including around 20 employees and representatives from volunteer, university and social venture groups, took part, collecting household litter and waste for about an hour.