Interior ministry chief inspects heat shelters in Gapyeong
Yoon Ho-joong visited local sites to verify emergency protocols after the government raised the heat wave alert level to serious.
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Finance ministry checks mackerel distribution to curb price hikes
Officials visited a Busan logistics center to ensure tariff cuts on imported fish are reaching consumers amid rising global costs.
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Construction Workers Mutual Aid Association signs inclusive finance pact with BNK
The agreement aims to provide low-interest credit products to construction workers who have historically faced difficulties accessing financial services.
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Environment ministry to draft DC industry plan after roundtable
Minister Kim Sung-hwan said the government will finalize measures to boost the direct current sector in the third quarter following discussions with power utilities and manufacturers.
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SMEs ministry builds Brazil channel to boost K-startup exports
South Korea and Brazil agreed to establish a formal cooperation channel for small businesses and startups during a bilateral meeting in Sao Paulo.
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Health ministry launches pilot to escort seniors to hospitals
The program deploys care workers from 282 institutions to assist with travel and medical procedures starting July 30.
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SMEs ministry launches task force to nurture new security startups
The government will hold monthly meetings to support companies developing AI and drone technologies for national defense.
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Finance ministry orders 24-hour market monitoring after sharp stock plunge
South Korean authorities launched emergency measures to stabilize the Kospi following a steep decline driven by semiconductor sector volatility and concerns over single-stock leveraged products.
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Science ministry launches rapid R&D system to tackle national emergencies
The Ministry of Science and ICT selected four initial projects addressing cyber threats, data leaks, infectious diseases and chemical accidents under a new framework.
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Science ministry vice minister meets AI students to discuss future careers
Vice Minister Koo Hyuk-chae held a meeting with 34 middle school students participating in the Youth Science Grand March AI team to discuss career paths in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Science ministry launches 24 projects for smart metamaterials and protein bots
The Ministry of Science and ICT selected new research tasks to develop next-generation convergence technologies with a total budget of 55 billion won.
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Science ministry discusses AI strategy with Norwegian ambassador
Second Vice Minister Ryu Je-myung and Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind exchanged views on building independent AI ecosystems and boosting private R&D investment.
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Science ministry fast-tracks four ICT regulatory sandbox projects
The Ministry of Science and ICT designated four new demonstration special cases to accelerate market entry for services targeting voice phishing, rural housing and digital document delivery.
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Industry ministry launches task force to fast-track 392 trillion won in Chungcheong investments
The public-private body aims to resolve regulatory hurdles for major projects by Samsung, SK, Celltrion and Naver.
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Interior ministry ramps up water safety checks ahead of peak summer season
The government has advanced its special safety period by a month and deployed hundreds more personnel to prevent drowning accidents.
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Interior ministry launches special crackdown on river illegalities
The interior ministry will run a monthlong special enforcement campaign against illegal commercial activities in rivers and valleys starting Aug. 1.
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Labor ministry expands safety loan discounts to private banks
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency partnered with NH NongHyup Financial Group to offer interest rate cuts of up to 2.1 percentage points for certified safe-management firms.
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Environment ministry partners with bio-health firms on sustainability disclosures
The ministry convened five major companies to develop industry-specific guidelines for calculating Scope 3 emissions ahead of 2028 mandates.
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Environment ministry targets all-new police vehicles as electric by 2035
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment signed an agreement with the police to electrify the national fleet, starting with a pilot station in Gangnam.
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SMEs ministry to launch on-site counseling for struggling small merchants
The government will deploy mobile consultation teams to 15 regions starting in August to provide one-on-one support for debt adjustment and restarts.
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Health ministry gathers experts to prevent child abuse deaths
The meeting aimed to discuss plans for a new special committee that will analyze suspected child abuse fatalities.
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Environment ministry installs first heat pump for heating electrification in Jeju
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment marked the installation of the first household heat pump under its new electrification support program, aiming to replace fossil fuel boilers in warm regions.
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Interior ministry warns heat stroke cases at home double during extreme waves
The interior ministry cited surges in France and Japan to urge Koreans to use cooling shelters as domestic data shows a sharp rise in home-based illnesses when temperatures exceed 38 degrees.
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Health ministry overhauls innovative drug company certification system
The Ministry of Health and Welfare raised research and development spending requirements while simplifying evaluation metrics to foster a new drug-centric ecosystem.
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Health ministry says panel backs regional medical hubs
A citizen panel of 300 people urged the government to strengthen local hospitals rather than relying on transfers to the capital.
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Health ministry issues tattoo safety guidelines ahead of new law
The Ministry of Health and Welfare distributed a standard manual covering facility zoning, sterilization protocols and infection control measures for tattoo artists.
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Food and drug safety ministry speeds new drug approvals with revised guidelines
The ministry shortened the timeline for initial feedback, hired 195 reviewers for parallel assessments, and streamlined procedures for rare disease treatments to meet a 240-day approval target.
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Health ministry previews decree to shift national population strategy
The Ministry of Health and Welfare opened a public consultation on Friday to overhaul the enforcement rules governing South Korea's approach to demographic changes.
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Health ministry holds training to boost youth social service quality
The event brought together staff from 24 project teams across 12 regions to focus on career strategies and artificial intelligence applications.
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Health ministry expands dementia support to veterans starting Aug. 1
The policy change allows about 39,000 veterans and their families to access testing and treatment subsidies at local clinics for the first time.
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