Health ministry checks local support for isolated older people
The health ministry reviewed Gumi's support system for isolated older residents as heat waves create greater risks for households vulnerable to dying alone.
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Life & Safety
Weather, disasters and recalls that affect daily life.
Interior ministry announces disaster-safety partnership among four institutions
The four-way accord provides for joint disaster-safety research, specialist training and technology exchanges involving the power industry and critical national infrastructure.
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Interior ministry expands local drone response to extreme heat
The interior ministry is supporting wider local government drone deployments for heat warnings, monitoring and disaster response.
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Food and drug safety ministry designates tapentadol for import blocking
Tapentadol was found in a food product already barred after an earlier detection of dexamethasone.
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Interior ministry extends summer water-safety measures through Sept. 13
The interior ministry will keep seasonal water-safety measures in force until Sept. 13 and provide local governments with 8 billion won for expanded safety management.
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Food and drug safety ministry tightens sugar alcohol rules
South Korea's food and drug safety ministry has lowered the allowable sugar alcohol content for quality-certified children's preferred foods to below 10 percent.
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Environment ministry spotlights independence history in national parks
The National Park Service is highlighting sites tied to South Korea's independence movement for Liberation Day while expanding digital preservation work.
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Health ministry checks heat-wave protections for isolated seniors
Officials in Gumi reviewed how local safety networks identify and monitor households facing heightened risk during heat waves.
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Special culture checks for hospitals
The program will give hospitals expedited consulting and special assessments focused on workplace bullying risks and organizational culture.
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Interior ministry to launch smartphone reporting service for rivers and valleys
The interior ministry will pilot a map-based tool that helps users check river zones and report suspected illegal activity.
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Health ministry convenes Cheonan meeting after suspected child-abuse death
Officials examined gaps in child protection, information sharing and coordination with police and courts following the suspected death in Cheonan.
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Labor ministry signs agreement to protect hospital workers from harassment
The agreement links consulting, reporting channels and inspections to address workplace harassment in hospitals.
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Interior ministry warns as air conditioner fires rise
The interior ministry urged people to take precautions after air conditioner fires increased during a prolonged heat wave.
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Health ministry reports income gains among youth account holders
A panel study found higher income and greater employment stability among low-income young people enrolled in the Youth Tomorrow Savings Account.
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Interior ministry extends summer water-safety measures into September
The interior ministry is extending water-safety measures through Sept. 13 while reviewing drought relief and protections from renewed heat.
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Health ministry joins hospital groups to protect medical workers
The health ministry has enlisted hospital, nursing and labor organizations in a plan linking counseling, inspections and consulting to improve conditions for medical workers.
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Food and drug safety ministry seeks blocks on 432 illegal online medicine posts
The food and drug safety ministry requested access blocks after joint monitoring found 432 online posts that illegally sold or advertised medicines.
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Interior ministry starts flag campaign for 81st Liberation Day
The interior ministry is partnering with NongHyup and CU to encourage display of the Taegeukgi during South Korea's 81st Liberation Day.
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Interior ministry announces Korea-France anniversary exhibition at Presidential Archives
A traveling exhibition at the Presidential Archives will display about 80 documents, records and diplomatic gifts through Sept. 13.
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Interior ministry seeks conflict-of-interest rules for local lawmakers
The interior ministry plans to include disclosure and contracting rules for local council members in a Local Council Act it seeks to enact this year.
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Interior ministry says village-enterprise law takes effect Aug. 15
The new law establishes planning, survey and support systems for village enterprises, with preference for companies in population-decline areas and those involving young people.
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Food and drug safety ministry finds 58 restaurant violations
A summer sweep of 4,915 delivery and egg-focused restaurants found hygiene violations at 58 sites and one noncompliant gimbap sample.
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Food and drug safety ministry introduces QR checks for testing reports
The food and drug safety ministry will add QR codes to food and livestock testing reports so overseas officials can verify issuing institutions without contacting them directly.
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Food and Drug Safety Ministry posts cosmetics safety video
The food and drug safety ministry has posted a video explaining safety assessment reports and support programs before requirements begin in 2028.
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Environment ministry finds violations at 23 vehicle inspection centers
A first-half joint review of 201 private vehicle inspection centers identified failures in recording, testing and equipment compliance.
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Culture ministry opens Youth Humanities Classroom applications for young adults
The ministry is expanding its Humanities Happiness Centers to eight sites and launching Culture Freedom Classroom activities in 14 regions.
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Culture ministry backs Korea gathering for global printing industry
Representatives from 33 countries will attend the Aug. 18-21 gathering, including an international conference on artificial intelligence and activities promoting Korean printing culture and technology.
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Culture ministry steps up heat safety at high school baseball
Minister Choi Hwi-young will inspect the Bonghwangdaegi high school baseball tournament as the culture ministry distributes heat-wave guidance for sports events.
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Culture ministry stages esports finals for 16 regional delegations
The national amateur tournament in Gyeongju will feature 208 players across five titles, with free in-person viewing and online broadcasts.
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Culture ministry closes three North Africa-based piracy websites
A cross-border investigation led to the closure of three websites and one arrest after the sites distributed 83,688 unauthorized works.
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