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South Korea Plans Major Tax Reform: Estate Tax System to Be Replaced with Inheritance Tax by 2028

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Sejong, South Korea – In a significant move to align its tax laws with more commonly adopted international standards, the South Korean government announced plans on Wednesday to overhaul its longstanding estate tax system in favor of an inheritance tax by the year 2028. This revision aims to reduce the financial burden on heirs, according to officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The current estate tax in South Korea is applied to the net value of all assets left by a deceased person. Compared to this, the inheritance tax, as seen in most … Read more

Gun Safety Advocates Gather at South Carolina State House to Demand Tightening of Background Check Laws

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Advocates for gun control assembled at the South Carolina State House on Thursday to call for the enactment of tougher laws aimed at curbing gun violence. The rally, marked by passionate speeches and poignant reminders of past tragedies, underscored a regional and national crisis that continues to provoke calls for change. Among the attendees were committed volunteers from the local chapters of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action. State lawmakers, including Representative Hamilton Grant of Richland, and Senators Deon Tedder of Charleston and Tameika Isaac Devine from Richland, also lent their … Read more

South by Southwest 2025 Film & TV Festival Announces Jury Awards Highlighting Independent Gems and Bold New Voices

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Austin, Texas — The South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, renowned for celebrating the boldest new voices in cinema and television, has recently announced the jury awards for its 2025 lineup, a dynamic array of both critically acclaimed and revolutionary projects. Earning top honors in the narrative feature competition was Amy Wang’s “Slanted,” a provocative high school comedy that delves into the painful extremes a Chinese American teen undergoes to fit into a society predominantly influenced by Western beauty standards. Wang, who also penned the upcoming sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians,” challenges the conventional … Read more

South Dakota Celebrates the Graduation of 45 New Law Enforcement Officers from Diverse Agencies

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PIERRE, S.D. – In a significant moment for law enforcement in South Dakota, 45 recruits are set to mark the completion of their rigorous training at the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. The graduation event, scheduled for Friday at the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center, will be presided over by Attorney General Marty Jackley. These recruits have undergone an intensive 13-week course involving 520 hours of challenging coursework. Representing 24 various state, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, the completion of this program certifies them as qualified law enforcement officers ready to serve across … Read more