South Korea declares Oct 1 temporary public holiday for Armed Forces Day, first since 1991.
South Korea's government, led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, has declared October 1 as a temporary public holiday for Armed Forces Day to enhance troop morale and stimulate domestic spending. This marks the first time the day will be recognized as a public holiday since 1991. The decision aligns with efforts to boost economic growth amid security concerns from North Korea and is pending final approval from President Yoon.
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