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The government and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea have agreed to consider funding about 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) for essential investments related to firefighting efforts, a ruling party official said Sunday. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook also vowed to review support measures for firefighters, Yonhap reports. The move came as part of discussions to ease the financial burden on local governments, with the party and government reviewing ways to reduce local burdens, according to Korea Economic Daily.