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International Travel Expenses Rise Exponentially Thanks to Cryptocurrency Investors

International Travel Expenses Rise Exponentially Thanks to Cryptocurrency Investors

SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – International travel expenses among South Koreans increased 15-fold last month amid reports that a record number of cryptocurrency investors travelled abroad to buy cryptocurrencies on the cheap. According to lawmaker Lee Hyun-jae, who is also a member of the Strategy & Finance Committee, international travel expenses amounted to nearly 42 [...]

Local Governments Cut Overseas Travel Expenses for Spouses

Local Governments Cut Overseas Travel Expenses for Spouses

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The “customary” offering of travel expenses for spouses accompanying participating in the overseas travel of local government heads is finally diminishing. According to Wirye Citizens’ Solidarity, an NGO monitoring the budget spending of local governments, only Jeju Special Self-governing Province and its provincial council are currently covering travel expenses [...]