As reported by The Korea Times: “A hundred and sixty senior citizens have
launched a nationwide campaign to root out gambling. “The members of the
National Council for Upgrading Korea held a press conference yesterday at
the New Kukje Hotel in Seoul proclaiming a war against gambling, criticizing
the current situation where Korea is being labeled as a ‘Gambling Republic’
instead of ‘a developed country.’ “It has decided to create a citizens’
group with other civil organizations, help gambling addicts and launch a
nationwide campaign to eradicate the addictive habit. “…The council asked
for a clear explanation about the ‘Pada Iyagi,’ or ‘Sea Story’ scandal from
the person responsible and also demanded that the government employ powerful
steps needed to remove the stigma of the ‘Gambling Republic.’…”

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