Chuseok Holiday Up to 6 Days... Government Considers Designating October 2 as Temporary Holiday

People Power Party's Proposal for Temporary Public Holiday Designation
Presidential Office and Others Positively Reviewing... Cabinet Meeting Approval Expected

The government is considering designating October 2, the holiday between the Chuseok holiday and National Foundation Day, as a temporary public holiday. If this day is designated as a temporary public holiday, there will be a total of six consecutive holidays including Chuseok and National Foundation Day.

According to political circles on the 25th, the Presidential Office recently received a proposal from the People Power Party to designate October 2 as a temporary public holiday. It is known that the Presidential Office and the Ministry of Personnel Management are positively reviewing the proposal.

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The People Power Party is reported to have proposed the first temporary public holiday since President Yoon Seok-yeol took office, based on political considerations such as revitalizing the economy. If the designation of the temporary public holiday is finally decided after discussions between the party and the government, it is expected to be submitted as an agenda item at the Cabinet meeting presided over by President Yoon for deliberation and resolution.

Previously, the Moon Jae-in administration designated October 2, 2017, the first year of its administration, as a temporary public holiday, inducing domestic demand with a total of 10 consecutive holidays.

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