Oct 01, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

U.S. Government Shuts Down: What Closes Today-and What Korean Americans Should Know

The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline. Essential services continue without pay, but many civilian operations are paused until a new appropriation or stopgap bill is signed. Early agency notices and live coverage confirm closure plans are now in effect. Under federal "lapse in appropriations" rules, agencies