Rep. Kim Ki-hyun of the People Power Party criticized the National Election Commission (NEC) for allowing Democratic Party members to accompany overseas trips, citing the recent ballot shortage issue. Two NEC employees and two Democratic Party members reportedly traveled to Japan and Cambodia in 2023, costing approximately 22.7 million KRW.
Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly is facing turmoil over scandals including expensive overseas trips, organized purchase of party tickets by prefectural executives, and proposed media restrictions. Assembly Chairman Isao Kurauchi, involved in all three issues, is scheduled to hold a press conference.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan faces criticism for continuous extended sessions from Feb 2025 to Aug 2026, delaying budget reviews. DPP legislators condemn the KMT and TPP for prioritizing overseas trips over essential legislative work, demanding transparency on the financial burden to taxpayers.
Amid global energy disruptions, PM Modi urged Indians to conserve foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported fuel. He advocated for public transport, work-from-home, avoiding overseas trips and non-essential gold purchases for a year. The Prime Minister also encouraged farmers to halve chemical fertilizer use and shift towards natural farming.
