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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Climate, Energy and Environment Ministry signs three semiconductor power-supply pacts
The agreements set power-supply and cost-sharing plans for semiconductor industrial complexes in the Honam region and Yongin.
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Health ministry says senior programs created 7.12 billion won in social value
An assessment of 10 senior employment projects says their biggest gains came from older workers' incomes and care services.
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Environment ministry outlines seven future technology projects for Korea
The government initiative spans clean energy, frontier technologies and supply chains, with detailed small modular reactor design work due to begin in 2027.
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Labor ministry reports July jobs gain, first double-digit increase in four months
The labor ministry reported a 108,000 increase in July employment as service hiring continued, though youth and some industries remained weak.
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Selection for Helsinki disability skills competition
Fifty-three competitors are taking part in trials as South Korea selects representatives for the 2027 international disability skills competition in Helsinki.
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Interior ministry and Yeogi Eottae partner on clean tourism
The partnership will connect local cleanups, tourism and regional spending through a program beginning in Sokcho in late August.
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Labor ministry announces Ulsan youth scholarship and mentoring program
The Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service will combine scholarships with one-on-one staff mentoring for Ulsan young people facing economic hardship, family caregiving and social isolation.
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Interior ministry broadens heat shelter access through everyday spaces
The interior ministry says its heat-shelter network now spans public and private sites, with tailored facilities and extended nighttime hours during heat emergencies.
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Labor ministry opens contest for employment-support best practices
The labor ministry's competition seeks successful employment-support practices for distribution to service sites nationwide.
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Interior ministry recruits 360 public mobile service evaluators
The interior ministry will recruit adults to assess the usability and design of public mobile apps and websites from September through November.
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Labor ministry seeks wider support for shorter workweeks
The labor ministry plans to seek more funding for shorter-hour programs after 293 companies enrolled in its Work-Life Balance+4.5 Project.
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Interior ministry says AI Government Lab registers 405 projects
The interior ministry says its AI Government Lab has drawn more than 1,000 GitLab subscribers and expanded direct AI development among civil servants.
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Health ministry receives 102 reports of suspected fake medical treatment
The health ministry will screen allegations through health insurance data analysis and on-site inspections before referring suspected violations for criminal investigation.
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Interagency task force meets as youth job weakness persists
Service-sector hiring drove July's first double-digit employment increase in four months, but youth and several industries remained weak as officials prepare responses.
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Food and drug safety ministry issues AI device certification guide
The new guidance sets certification standards for AI digital medical-device makers and offers qualifying companies regulatory concessions in licensing.
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Food and drug safety ministry plans school food inspections
The food and drug safety ministry will inspect school catering facilities and nearby food businesses from Aug. 24 to Sept. 11 ahead of the autumn term.
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Culture ministry convenes Korea-Philippines copyright talks in Manila
Korea's culture ministry will convene copyright talks in Manila with Philippine partners, covering AI, illegal content distribution and collective management groups.
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Food and drug safety ministry recalls cookies made without registration
The food and drug safety ministry halted sales and ordered the recall of two cookie products made by an unregistered manufacturer.
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Environment ministry announces new national renewable-energy setback caps
The new rules will require local ordinances that exceed national setback limits for solar and wind projects to be eased before they take effect Sept. 18.
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Health ministry inspects heat-wave protections for vulnerable residents
Second Vice Minister Lee Hyung-hoon visited a free clinic and an older resident's home in Seoul to review heat-wave protections for medically vulnerable people.
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Labor ministry rallies Korean team for Shanghai skills contest
South Korea will field 56 competitors across 50 disciplines at the Shanghai event, seeking its 20th overall title after a runner-up finish at the previous competition.
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Interior ministry opens public vote for government innovation contest
Voters can select three projects in each category through Sept. 1, with the results helping select candidates for the final round.
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Health ministry expands childbirth accident coverage to severe maternal disabilities
State compensation for unavoidable childbirth-related medical accidents now includes severe maternal disabilities, with a broader expansion planned for 2027.
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Health ministry announces hospital oversight shift after Cabinet approval
Cabinet-approved decree amendments will transfer responsibility for national university hospitals and national university dental hospitals to the health ministry from Aug. 20.
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Labor ministry convenes workplace safety roundtable for Daegu-Gyeongbuk
The labor ministry brought regional stakeholders together in Daegu to develop cooperation on industrial accident reduction.
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Health ministry unveils support plans for suicide-risk households
The measures target people facing isolation and family care pressures, with expanded screening and support set to begin in stages through 2027.
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Labor ministry says 33 social economy firms join procurement talks
The event in Seoul connected 33 social economy enterprises with procurement officials from 31 public institutions.
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Health ministry receives 102 tips on improper treatment
A ministry reporting center set up to investigate suspected illegal practices has received more than 100 reports in about 50 days.
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Labor ministry announces airport pact for foreign workers
The labor ministry said the Human Resources Development Service of Korea and Incheon Airport Main Customs will educate incoming foreign workers about drug crime and customs procedures.
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