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Korea’s Local Races See Wave of Domed Stadium and K‑Pop Arena Promises

Korea’s Local Races See Wave of Domed Stadium and K‑Pop Arena Promises

Ahead of Korea’s June 3 local elections, candidates are pledging trillion‑won domed stadiums and K‑pop arenas, prompting concerns over fiscal prudence. Critics warn of potential debt burdens reminiscent of past mega‑project overruns.

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Domed Stadiums and Arenas Copy-Pasted Across Korea as Election Pledges Mount