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South Korean Province Apologizes for Controversial Comment
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Jindo County Chief Kim Hee-su apologizes for suggesting to 'import young women' to boost birth rates.
WHO: Kim Hee-su
WHAT: Apologized for inappropriate comments on birth rates
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 12:27 AM ET
WHERE: Jindo County, South Korea
WHY: To address backlash over his controversial statement
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