Interior ministry convenes joint meeting on drought-risk areas
The interior ministry reviewed drought conditions and water-supply measures after recent rain failed to relieve shortages in some areas.
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Interior ministry says social solidarity economy bill clears National Assembly
The legislation would establish a national framework to coordinate fragmented support policies and expand financing and market support for social solidarity economy organizations.
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Interior ministry discusses recovery from Gyeongnam's record rainfall
The interior ministry's emergency headquarters is planning safety checks, aid for displaced residents and repairs after record rainfall.
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Workplace innovation cases featured at Gwangju forum
The Nosa Baljeon Jaedan presented three company cases at a Gwangju forum, including fair evaluations and flexible schedules aimed at improving productivity and employee engagement.
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Food and drug safety ministry to hold Daejeon device briefing
The food and drug safety ministry will hold a Daejeon regulatory briefing for early-stage digital medical device businesses and prospective entrepreneurs.
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Environment ministry announces patent filing for antifungal compound
A ministry-affiliated institute has applied for a patent on Lobatoside C after finding the compound suppresses several fungi responsible for crop diseases.
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Food and drug safety ministry names meal-service innovation winners
The food and drug safety ministry selected eight meal-service management innovations from 91 submissions, with a Gangnam-gu in Seoul center taking the top prize.
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Environment ministry to issue annual hydrological report covering 2,560 sites
The publication compiles 2025 data from 2,560 sites as water-level and automated flow monitoring expand for AI flood forecasting.
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Food and drug safety ministry updates export hygiene certificate guide
Revised guidance responds to exporter requests and frequent questions on hygiene certificates.
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Labor ministry announces mental-health guide for disabled workers
The labor ministry says the new easy-to-read guide will be distributed to workplaces nationwide and made available online.
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Culture ministry seeks Chungcheong cooperation on tourism and Universiade
Minister Choi Hwi-young sought local cooperation to boost tourism around Cheongju International Airport and prepare cultural programs for the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade.
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Health ministry to take charge of national university hospitals
The transfer from the education ministry takes effect Aug. 20 alongside plans to expand essential-care staffing, deepen regional coordination and reform hospital oversight.
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Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment advances black stork restoration with Mongolia
The National Institute of Ecology will work with a Mongolian research center to reintroduce the endangered black stork to Korea.
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Health ministry deploys task force for Bangudae Hospital patients
The health ministry will support patient transfers and discharges after Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan decided to close voluntarily.
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Environment ministry opens entries for 2026 water startup competition
The environment ministry will accept entries through Oct. 19 for a water-industry startup competition seeking climate and AI-driven innovations.
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Labor ministry announces Naver partnership to expand IT reemployment
The labor ministry said the Labor Foundation and Naver will share expertise to strengthen reemployment support among small and medium-sized IT companies.
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Food and drug safety ministry proposes in-vitro sunscreen testing
The food and drug safety ministry has proposed allowing in-vitro sunscreen tests and stricter substantiation rules for SPF and PA claims.
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Labor ministry forecasts semiconductor job gains in second half
The labor ministry expects semiconductor and shipbuilding employment to grow in the second half of 2026 while textile jobs decline.
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Interior ministry proposes protections for proactive local officials
Draft revisions would expand legal support, establish protection teams and create an ongoing reward system for local civil servants pursuing proactive administration.
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Labor ministry doubles unpaid-wage coverage under insolvency payments
Revised rules expand state payments for workers left unpaid after employer bankruptcies and raise loan limits for employers clearing wage arrears.
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Interior ministry forms panel for first Major Crimes Investigation Agency chief
The panel will review candidates before recommending at least three people for the agency's first chief.
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Labor ministry honors 73 local governments for jobs programs
Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City won the top prize, while Gyeongsangnam Province and Cheonan received category awards.
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Interior ministry announces nationwide air-raid civil defense drill
A 20-minute civil defense drill will be held on Aug. 20, with evacuation procedures and emergency-vehicle access tests planned nationwide.
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Labor ministry unveils a 20-member STEP monitoring group
The group will review the STEP online vocational-training platform and recommend improvements based on learners' experiences.
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Interior ministry commits 71.3 billion won for July flood recovery
South Korea's recovery plan directs 71.3 billion won to July rain damage, including aid for residents and funding for public-facility repairs.
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Labor ministry proposes separate wage-payment rules for subcontractors
The proposed rules set out a system that separates wage costs from contract payments and verifies payments to subcontracted workers.
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Culture ministry names Hangang-ro-dong project top public design winner
The culture ministry chose a resident-led Seoul safety-design initiative for the presidential prize in the 2026 Korea Public Design Awards.
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Culture ministry hosts 2026 Clean Sport youth camp in Busan
The culture ministry will bring 60 young athletes and coaches from seven Asian countries to Busan for anti-doping education, cultural exchange and mentoring.
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Interior ministry raises heavy-rain crisis alert for southern regions
South Korea's interior ministry upgraded its heavy-rain crisis alert as weather advisories expanded across the southern region and intense rainfall was expected outside forecast areas.
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Interior ministry activates emergency response as South Gyeongsang heavy rain isolates residents
The emergency activation follows heavy rain in Geoje and Tongyeong, flooding that isolated residents in Geoje and prompted evacuations there, with government funds earmarked for relief and repairs.
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