Culture ministry launches fair pricing campaign in Busan
The government intensified efforts to root out tourist rip-offs ahead of the Chuseok holiday by holding a joint campaign in Haeundae Market.
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Interior ministry warns of surge in Chuseok traffic accidents and home fires
Traffic collisions rise to 1.4 times the daily average on the eve of the holiday, while cooking negligence drives a spike in residential blazes.
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Construction Workers Mutual Aid Association launches electronic card campaign
The labor ministry-affiliated body aims to boost usage of the digital system through an incentive program.
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Interior ministry selects five corporate teams for local problem-solving contest
The winners include partnerships with Lotte Card and Kakao.
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Kim Eun-chul takes helm as Construction Workers Welfare Corp executive
The former senior labor official begins a two-year term.
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Culture ministry trains 50 youths for tourism organization careers
The program connected participants with current international officials and included a mock conference to simulate real-world diplomatic proceedings.
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Labor ministry vice minister attends APEC meeting in China
Kwon Chang-joon outlined South Korea's industrial transition policies and met with young workers employed locally.
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Environment ministry reports drop in ozone alerts despite summer heat
The number of days with high-concentration ozone warnings fell to 48 from May through August, marking the second-lowest count since 2016.
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Interior ministry chief checks safety of wildfire relief housing in Gyeongbuk
Kim Kwang-yong visited temporary assembly homes in Uiseong County to inspect structural reinforcements and hear residents' concerns ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
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Interior ministry inspects key IT systems ahead of Chuseok holiday
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is visiting nine institutions to ensure continuous administrative services during the upcoming holiday period.
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Government honors spring wildfire contributors with 488 awards as damage drops 99 percent
The interior ministry and the Korea Forest Service held an awards ceremony to recognize officials and civilians for their contributions to spring wildfire prevention and response.
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Labor ministry launches AI hackathon to build public employment services
The contest invites citizens to develop prototypes using public data, with winning ideas considered for integration into the national Employment24 portal.
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Health ministry marks 10 years of organ donation campaign with K League
Vice Minister Lee Hyung-hoon and the family of a deceased donor joined a ceremonial kick-off to commemorate a decade of partnership.
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Food and drug safety ministry pushes for meat ramen exports to China
Regulators met with industry leaders to discuss reduced trade barriers following new bilateral agreements.
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Health ministry to keep emergency medical system running 24 hours during Chuseok
An average of 8,294 clinics and pharmacies will remain open daily throughout the holiday weekend.
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Environment ministry says 2025 greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.9 percent
Total emissions dropped to 685.71 million tons as industrial output slowed, though net emissions rose due to reduced forest absorption following wildfires.
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Environment and transport ministries launch All Green Card to link climate action with transit benefits
The new card combines eco-friendly purchase incentives with public transportation discounts and will be issued by six financial institutions starting in October.
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Environment ministry cuts EV charging fees by half during Chuseok holiday
The measure aims to stabilize the power grid by encouraging drivers to absorb surplus solar energy generated over the long weekend.
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Culture ministry launches hanbok promotion in Milan and Paris
The initiative brings five domestic brands to Europe for exhibitions and business-to-business consultations aimed at securing export contracts.
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Food and drug safety ministry issues Chuseok food safety guidelines
The agency advised shoppers to buy room-temperature items first and follow specific heating temperatures to prevent foodborne illness during the holiday.
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Interior ministry says 35 safety firms secure foothold in Vietnam
The government reported that participating companies held 930 business consultations and pursued contracts worth about 49 billion won during the expo.
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Game rating committee assigns 15-plus rating to new adventure title
The regulator cited realistic horror elements and psychological tension in its decision to restrict the game to older teens.
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Interior ministry trains staff to speed up document-free services
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety will educate 1,500 civil servants to reduce paperwork errors and strengthen data security on the Government24 platform.
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Environment ministry to host green transition forum with 16 Asia-Pacific nations
The three-day Seoul Initiative conference will connect government officials, international organizations and innovative firms to accelerate regional climate action.
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Interior ministry names Daegu winner of local ICT awards
The event highlighted thirty-three projects using artificial intelligence and drones to improve regional safety and administration.
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Interior ministry launches Chuseok volunteer drive amid UN year of service
The initiative runs from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23 and targets isolated neighbors through joint efforts by government bodies and private groups.
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Interior ministry selects seven projects to revitalize closed schools
The initiative pairs local governments with education offices to transform vacant properties into community assets.
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Ministries link free data calls to flood aid ahead of Chuseok
South Korea coordinates digital connectivity upgrades with physical safety inspections and disaster relief as the nation prepares for its biggest holiday.
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Environment ministry and Kyobo Life to host fourth Earth Hada Festival
The event at Gwanghwamun Square will feature a talk concert, quizzes and a musical to promote daily climate action among citizens.
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Health ministry vice minister joins no-smoking run with 72 youths
The event linked the 2026 Incheon Songdo International Marathon to a broader campaign encouraging young people to share smoke-free hobbies.
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