Environment ministry pushes for global groundwater standards committee
South Korea is leading an effort to upgrade a sub-committee into a full technical body within the International Organization for Standardization.
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Life & Safety
Weather, disasters and recalls that affect daily life.
Food and drug safety ministry expands propofol monitoring to curb abuse
The new rule requires doctors to check a patient's medication history before prescribing the anesthetic starting Aug. 27.
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Food and drug safety ministry trains Seoul narcotics monitors
The ministry will hold joint training with Seoul officials on Aug. 28.
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Environment ministry discusses energy cooperation with Vietnam
Minister Kim Sung-hwan met with his Vietnamese counterpart to outline joint projects in power grids, renewables and nuclear power.
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Health ministry bans warehouse-style pharmacy names to curb drug abuse
The revised Pharmacist Act prohibits pharmacy titles that encourage excessive consumption, with a six-month grace period for existing businesses.
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Environment ministry unveils regional industrial electricity tariff plan
The proposal aims to cut power costs for factories outside the capital by up to 10 percent to spur balanced national growth.
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Labor ministry introduces standard contract for mart delivery drivers
The new template aims to prevent unfair terms and protect basic rights for workers in a sector that previously lacked a formal agreement framework.
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Interior ministry inspects Coupang facility after Incheon fires
Officials examined fire safety protocols at the Daegu fulfillment center following a series of blazes in logistics warehouses.
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Health ministry hosts career camp for youth mental health experts
The third annual event drew a three-to-one competition ratio as it sought to prepare young professionals for an AI-driven future in mental healthcare.
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Labor ministry warns firms over low returns on defined benefit pensions
The Ministry of Employment and Labor urged companies to adjust asset allocation strategies as recent data shows pension fund returns lagging behind wage growth.
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Interior ministry unveils local tax reform to support housing and regional growth
The plan raises acquisition tax relief for young homebuyers and extends property tax breaks while offering new incentives for social economy organizations.
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Food and drug safety ministry refers 13 propofol cases for investigation
Authorities also announced a new system requiring doctors to check patient history before prescribing the anesthetic.
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Interior ministry selects three public services to support couples
The initiative provides price comparisons, venue access and health checks as marriage rates rise.
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Health ministry signs pact to train doctor helicopter pilots in police simulators
The agreement enables emergency medical pilots to use police flight simulation facilities to improve their response capabilities during crisis situations.
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Interior ministry orders probe into Jeju missing person case
Minister Yoon Ho-joong convened an emergency meeting with police leadership to demand a thorough investigation and systemic reforms following rising public anxiety.
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Culture ministry opens job training for global tourism careers
The program offers current employees as mentors and grants bonus points for future UN internships.
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Food and drug safety ministry simplifies herbal drug approval data
The regulatory changes aim to clarify dosage forms eligible for equivalence waivers and expand acceptance of multiple active ingredient specifications.
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Food and drug safety ministry opens global bio conference in Seoul
The three-day event gathers regulators and industry leaders to discuss accelerating biotech innovation through international cooperation.
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Food and drug safety ministry's Ansim PLAY wins IBA silver
The food and drug safety ministry's interactive food-safety campaign received international recognition for engaging young people through games and social media.
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Culture ministry opens Busan advertising festival focused on AI
The 19th Busan International Marketing & Advertising Festival will feature AI-focused discussions, industry awards and its first country spotlight program, centred on the Philippines.
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Health ministry honors 16 end-of-life decision contest winners
The health ministry held a contest awards ceremony and announced a tool for people to share advance life-sustaining treatment directives with family.
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Health ministry holds first meeting with young healthcare professionals
The health ministry plans to continue consultations with young healthcare professionals after discussing their role in shaping health policy.
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Environment ministry reports wildlife return to restored Palgongsan valley
Sensor cameras recorded 17 wildlife species in a Palgongsan National Park valley after illegal structures were removed and the site was restored.
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Labor ministry highlights Polytechnics' prototype support for small businesses
Korea Polytechnics supported 344 prototype projects in 2025 by connecting small businesses with campus equipment and faculty expertise.
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Health ministry conducts welfare survey of 160,000 people
South Korea's health ministry is surveying 160,000 people to identify households in financial and other crises that may be missing welfare support.
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Labor ministry announces Blue Seed IRP employee enrollment campaign
The labor ministry is using an internal employee campaign to expand awareness and enrollment in Blue Seed IRP, South Korea's public fund-based individual retirement pension.
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Interior ministry joins flood recovery drive in Geoje
More than 100 people joined a flood-recovery effort in Geoje after heavy rain flooded homes and roads.
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Labor ministry says KOSHA and Hanguk Dongseo Baljeon sign safety pact
KOSHA and Hanguk Dongseo Baljeon will support contractor training, conduct joint inspections of high-risk work and develop site-tailored materials under the agreement.
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Interior ministry publishes yearbook tracking heat and demographic shifts
The annual publication records the growth of cooling shelters as prolonged heat waves persisted, alongside demographic changes.
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Labor ministry supports Woori Financial youth IT academy
The Woori WON Youth IT Academy combines role-specific financial IT training from eight Woori Financial Group affiliates with post-completion support for 60 trainees.
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