Culture ministry clarifies casino tourism fund rate hike
The government denied reports that three major operators will face an extra 90 billion won burden, explaining the increase applies only to high-revenue tiers.
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Culture ministry launches video contest to share policy success stories
The competition invites the public to submit videos describing how government support programs have changed their lives, with prizes totaling 33 million won.
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Culture ministry launches drive to shift foreign tourists to regions
The government will select five regional tourism zones centered on local airports to disperse visitors away from Seoul starting in 2027.
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Culture ministry launches joint task force for Asian Games in Japan
The new body will coordinate safety and support measures for South Korean athletes and spectators attending the dispersed event.
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Culture ministry launches fair price campaign at Boryung Mud Festival
The initiative aims to eliminate overcharging and improve hospitality for foreign visitors across six major summer events.
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Culture ministry and Samyang Foods partner to drive tourism via spicy noodles
The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding to leverage the global popularity of Buldak noodles to encourage international visits to South Korea.
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Culture ministry vows support for 2027 Chungcheong Universiade one year out
Officials gathered in Daejeon to mark the 365-day countdown.
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Health ministry expands dementia primary care pilot to 92 districts
The program will add doctors and medical institutions to serve more patients in their communities starting August 3.
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Food and drug safety ministry launches three-month anti-drug crackdown
The operation targets overseas smuggling, nightlife venues during peak travel seasons, and the illegal distribution of medical narcotics like ketamine.
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Food and drug safety ministry issues first meal guidelines for children with rare diseases
The new directives cover 29 conditions and aim to reduce the burden on parents and school staff by providing standardized dietary information.
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Health ministry launches No-Smoke Social Club 2.0 to recruit 400 youth
The campaign shifts from group-based activities to individual participation across running, books, movies and science clubs led by celebrities.
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Health ministry cuts social security review time to 13.8 days
The Ministry of Health and Welfare reported that average processing times for local government proposals dropped significantly in the first half of the year, with plans to expand fast-track eligibility further.
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Finance ministry unveils plan to overhaul factory fire safety
Seoul will inspect over 190,000 industrial sites and mandate stricter building standards following a series of deadly blazes.
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Environment ministry releases free guide on microalgae preservation
The National Nakdong River Institute of Biological Resources published a manual detailing cryogenic freezing techniques to help researchers maintain cell stability.
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Environment ministry convenes emergency drought meeting for southern region
Minister Kim Sung-hwan led discussions on securing stable water supplies as dam levels in Daegu and North Gyeongsang drop amid prolonged dry conditions.
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Labor ministry journal calls for ecosystem shift to fight regional decline
The Korea Employment Information Service released a summer issue analyzing youth outflow and industrial transitions in non-metropolitan areas.
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Labor ministry arrests parking facility executives for fatal fall
Seoul officials detained a CEO and site manager after a worker died at a Gangnam construction site.
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Labor minister orders immediate fixes after finding heat risks at courier hub
Kim Young-hoon conducted an unannounced night inspection in Paju and directed the installation of sensors and cooling facilities to protect workers from extreme heat.
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Finance ministry plans 17 trillion won in August bond auctions
The government will issue 17 trillion won in treasury bonds next month while skipping fiscal bill sales.
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Environment ministry tightens bottled water safety rules
New regulations mandate indoor storage, limit container reuse to 10 years and increase inspection frequency starting July 31.
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Labor ministry strengthens protections for migrant workers in aquaculture
Minister Kim Young-hoon convened industry leaders to address rising human rights concerns as the sector becomes increasingly reliant on foreign labor.
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Labor ministry says June employment rose 1.2 percent on healthcare hiring
Total workers reached 20.714 million as the healthcare sector added 124,000 jobs and manufacturing gains expanded.
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Interior ministry names TwinSaver winner of disaster data startup contest
The AutoSaver team took the grand prize with an AI simulation service that predicts risks and supports emergency responses using public safety data.
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Interior ministry targets full electric police fleet by 2035
The interior ministry signed a pact with the climate ministry and police to replace new patrol cars with eco-friendly models.
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Science ministry launches agent AI development project
The Ministry of Science and ICT has selected four companies to lead a new initiative aimed at creating autonomous artificial intelligence capable of operating in the physical world with minimal human intervention.
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Health ministry launches AI pilot to cut red tape in welfare services
Three local governments will test generative AI tools for counseling and administrative support starting in August.
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Food and drug safety ministry launches Sherlock Holmes investigation unit
The new research group brings together 50 special judicial police officers to share case studies and adapt to evolving criminal methods.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office launches campaign to protect K-brands
The agency unveiled a public reporting system for counterfeit goods as part of a new initiative in Seoul, citing the global spread of Hallyu as a driver for increased trademark infringement.
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Health ministry unveils emergency plan to curb suicide attempts
The government will expand counseling staff and create a joint response room to manage high-risk cases.
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South Korea imposes immediate suspensions for price gouging in lodging
The government will suspend operations for five days upon a first offense for failing to post rates or overcharging at traditional houses and foreigner guesthouses starting next month.
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