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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Health ministry runs Ebola drill with 14 agencies amid global outbreak
The exercise simulated a domestic outbreak to test coordination between central and local authorities.
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Interior ministry launches migration of 50 public systems to private cloud
The initiative aims to leverage private sector expertise while covering transition costs through 2027.
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Labor minister visits Suseo Station to inspect KTX safety after integration
Kim Young-hoon rode a train and reviewed shunting protocols following a presidential order to check conditions.
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Health ministry moves to formally introduce abortion pills
The government plans to bring abortion medication into the national healthcare system to replace illegal distribution and protect women's safety.
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Interior ministry raises childcare leave subsidies to ease local staff shortages
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced measures to improve local government workforce management by increasing financial support for replacing employees on leave.
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Labor minister visits CJ CheilJedang plant to promote safety design
Kim Young-hoon toured the Busan facility to highlight visual cues that help workers identify risks.
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Interior ministry links resident data to Toss Bank for faster loans
The new online system cuts the review period for jeonse deposit loans by one day.
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Health ministry launches task force to review social security fairness
The new body will examine loopholes in pension and welfare rules to address growing equity concerns.
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Labor ministry hosts town hall to hear youth job concerns directly
Minister Kim Young-hoon pledged to expand work opportunities and strengthen workplace rights after listening to grievances from young workers.
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Environment ministry overhauls renewable energy system with competitive bidding
The government will replace the current supply obligation scheme with a unified contract market starting in 2027 to stabilize operator revenues.
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Labor ministry names seven firms for outstanding reemployment support
The awards recognize companies that expanded career design services to include subcontractor workers and early-career planning.
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Labor ministry launches crackdown on unpaid overtime in key industries
The Ministry of Employment and Labor will focus inspections on manufacturing and tech sectors where anonymous reports of wage violations have tripled this year.
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Environment ministry moves to cut transmission towers and boost local income
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment reported a plan to reduce new steel towers by up to 40 percent while creating solar income villages for residents near power grids.
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Culture ministry launches autumn travel campaign with deep discounts
The initiative offers rebates on transport and lodging across South Korea to stimulate regional economies during the off-peak season.
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Culture ministry and Turkmenistan agree to expand cultural exchanges
Minister Choi Hwi-young met with his Turkmen counterpart to discuss strengthening ties through literature and tourism.
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Labor ministry holds briefings to prepare for independent investigative powers
Officials from 49 regional offices will gather this week to review new command structures and manuals ahead of the October implementation.
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Interior ministry allocates 231 billion won for August heavy rain recovery
The government confirmed damages from the mid-August storms and pledged to disburse relief funds before the Chuseok holiday.
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Interior ministry launches crackdown on illegal banners ahead of Chuseok
Local governments will conduct a two-week inspection campaign targeting unregistered holiday greetings and signs that pose safety risks.
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Interior ministry opens third round of solar village applications
The interior ministry will accept additional applications for its solar income village project through October as interest surges across South Korea.
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Health ministry expands disabled job programs at cafe anniversary
The government pledged to increase the number of supported jobs to 38,446 next year while introducing new training subsidies.
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Environment ministry launches special crackdown to prevent holiday pollution
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment will deploy drones and mobile monitoring vehicles to inspect over 3,400 industrial sites during the Chuseok period.
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Health ministry moves to tighten oversight of drug sales agents
Officials convened a public-private council to address transparency issues in the rapidly expanding contract sales organization market.
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Environment ministry approves trillion-won fund for AI manufacturing and batteries
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment cleared five projects totaling about 1 trillion won to bolster domestic supply chains in precision machinery, electric vehicles and renewable energy.
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Labor ministry expands paternity support with three new measures
The Ministry of Employment and Labor will introduce miscarriage leave, extend partner birth leave windows, and allow prenatal childcare leave starting Friday.
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Interior ministry institute expands Chuseok welfare outreach to five facilities
The Local Government Talent Development Institute added three new centers to its holiday volunteer program while continuing support for two long-term partners.
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Interior ministry secures legal basis for binding local government pacts
The revised Local Autonomy Act introduces public agreements with statutory force and expands powers for special local entities to drive regional cooperation.
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Interior ministry launches AI pension services on KakaoTalk
South Koreans can now check their National Pension records and apply for voluntary coverage through a chatbot conversation starting Thursday.
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