Jinju cancels 2026 Shanghai training trip; budget return undecided

Jinju City Council said it had canceled an overseas training trip to Shanghai, China, planned for November and would concentrate its legislative activities on local issues. The reporting covered criticism that the itinerary resembled tourism and noted that the handling of the allocated budget had not been clearly explained.

Canceling a trip and returning or reallocating its budget are separate procedures. The criteria for deciding whether training is necessary, disclosure of cancellation costs and remaining funds, and future reporting of outcomes can be examined together.