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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Weather, disasters and recalls that affect daily life.
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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South Korea expands summer safety measures from workers to island waste
Government announcements cover workers, food safety, housing and the environment.
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Health ministry convenes aid event for 52,000 older adults
Donations and goods collected through a heat-wave campaign will support high-risk older adults living alone and care workers nationwide.
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Health ministry activates emergency heat-wave response task force
The health ministry has begun operating an emergency task force to strengthen field protections for vulnerable groups during a continuing heat wave.
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Environment ministry to hold AI environmental services roundtable
The environment ministry will bring experts and young people together on Aug. 11 to discuss its AI policy direction and six public-facing environmental services.
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Labor ministry reports continued employment insurance growth in July
Employment insurance rolls continued to expand in July, while enrollment among people aged 29 or under fell.
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Culture ministry and Busan agree to broaden policy cooperation
The culture ministry and Busan will establish ongoing cooperation on cultural, sports and tourism policy after a meeting held alongside the World Library and Information Congress.
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Labor ministry announces heat-relief support for construction sites
The program will provide bottled water, neck coolers and other heat-wave prevention supplies to small and medium-sized construction workplaces nationwide.
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Interior ministry provides 25 billion won for drought, heat
Emergency funds will finance water supplies and heat protection in 16 cities and provinces amid prolonged drought and heat waves.
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Health ministry hosts sports tournament for children in care
More than 1,000 children in residential care, chaperones and young adults preparing for independence will join a three-day sports and cultural event at Honam University.
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Labor ministry warns of summer dichloromethane poisoning risk
The labor ministry cited recent deaths and urged workplaces to follow safety procedures as heat and humidity raise the risk of acute poisoning from dichloromethane.
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Interior ministry launches task force on temporary housing safety
The new panel follows flooding and structural problems at temporary homes for wildfire evacuees and will feed its measures into revised operating rules.
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Health ministry prepares regional emergency transfer system for Daejeon-Chungcheong
Plans for hubs in Daejeon and Cheonan form part of regional preparations to respond to transfer delays involving critically ill emergency patients.
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Labor ministry seeks entrants for social-value business competition
Eligible social and solidarity economy enterprises can apply through Aug. 20 for tailored investment-focused support and prizes.
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Interior ministry signs agreement with Woowa Brothers to promote affordable stores
Woowa Brothers will issue 3,000 won coupons to the first 3,000 customers ordering from affordable-price stores through Baedal Minjok from Aug. 17.
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Health ministry checks summer-break care program in Gwangsan-gu
Health Minister Jeong Eun-kyeong visited a Gwangsan-gu care center as the summer vacation program operates at 1,529 sites nationwide.
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Interior ministry says 2,140 attend Major Crimes briefings
The interior ministry reported 2,140 attendees at appointment briefings while preparing the Major Crimes Investigation Agency's Oct. 2 launch.
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Culture ministry, YouTube discuss stronger cooperation on K-content growth
The culture ministry and YouTube discussed cooperation to support Korean creators and the new-media video-content industry.
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Climate, Energy and Environment Ministry announces partnership to upgrade urban flood forecasts
The agreement will pair the Han River Flood Control Office's operating expertise with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information's artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capabilities.
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Interior ministry issues August drought warnings for 48 localities
August drought alert identifies conditions nationwide and details water-supply measures focused on the south.
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Food and drug safety ministry trains Asian food regulators
The program pairs policy training and site visits with an action-plan module and an export-focused roundtable for Korean food companies.
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Food and drug safety ministry to hold September patent-linkage training
The food and drug safety ministry will offer general and advanced courses in Seoul for pharmaceutical-company staff on Sept. 2-3.
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Culture ministry holds Dream Festival camps for children and adolescents
The culture ministry has recast its Dream Festival as genre-specific camps, beginning with an 800-member orchestra and dance gathering in Pyeongchang.
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Climate, Energy and Environment Ministry plans campaign to cut heat-wave energy waste
The ministry will promote energy-saving practices in 26 shopping districts, and a nationwide lights-out event is planned as higher summer power demand is expected.
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Labor ministry announces 274 hires at Geunro Bokji Gongdan
Geunro Bokji Gongdan will make its biggest intake in three years to support insurance-system changes and expand services for vulnerable workers.
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Interior ministry steps up heat-wave protections for vulnerable groups
South Korea's interior ministry convened agencies and local governments to reinforce heat-wave safeguards for older farmers, outdoor workers and other vulnerable people.
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