Health ministry vice minister visits welfare at-risk households ahead of Chuseok
Hyun Su-yeop toured an administrative center in Anyang and a local home to check on the state of South Korea's social safety net before the holiday.
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Interior ministry launches regional economy expo in Gangneung
The two-day event brings together over 200 institutions to showcase policies on social solidarity, balanced development and disaster safety.
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Interior ministry to host hometown love festival with local gift showcase
The two-day event at the aT Center will feature regional return gifts, on-site donation drives and a Korea-Japan seminar on expanding the system.
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Health ministry launches K-beauty strategy with young entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Health and Welfare held a meeting with young cosmetic company leaders to discuss support measures following the enactment of the Cosmetics Industry Promotion Act.
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Interior ministry launches cross-agency data pipeline to break silos
The new system links central, local and public institutions to enable integrated searches and support AI-driven administration starting Friday.
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Food and drug safety ministry expands drug crime crackdown amid justice system overhaul
Fifteen government agencies agreed to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and expand treatment infrastructure to prevent gaps in narcotics enforcement following the launch of new investigative bodies.
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Korea National Park Service tightens autumn patrols to curb illegal acts
The agency will deploy extra staff through November as visitor numbers surge and recent cleanup efforts show ecological recovery.
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Environment ministry starts water pipeline for Yongin semiconductor hubs
Construction began on a dedicated conduit to supply industrial water to facilities operated by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
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Labor ministry arrests business owner for 580 million won insurance fraud
Daegu authorities detained a suspect who recruited 57 fake workers through brokers to claim unemployment benefits over seven years.
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Environment ministry launches seasonal power grid pilot in Jinan and Geumsan
The one-year trial will adjust transmission capacity based on temperature to reduce renewable energy curtailment.
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Culture minister to attend Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya
Choi Hwi-young will lead government support efforts for the 1,052-member national team while promoting sports diplomacy with Japan.
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Labor ministry opens exhibition of future job drawings
The Ministry of Employment and Labor and Korea Polytechnic University are displaying award-winning entries from a national contest that drew over 12,000 participants.
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Environment ministry signs energy security pact with IEA to launch RISE Asia
The agreement formalizes President Lee Jae-myung's G7 proposal to strengthen Asian power grids and accelerate electrification amid rising climate risks.
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Culture ministry designs 2027 budget with theater and classical arts sectors
Minister Choi Hwi-young announced significant increases in funding for artist welfare and youth employment during advisory committee meetings held Thursday.
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Environment ministry launches study to activate cattle manure solid fuel
The National Institute of Environmental Research will conduct field surveys and policy support research starting Sept. 18.
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Health ministry teams up to nurture 50 K-bio frontier firms annually
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups held a meeting at Lunit to share a plan supporting startups through drug development and commercialization.
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Food and drug safety ministry strengthens drug crime investigations
The ministry will expand the scope of special judicial police to include patients violating drug laws.
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Health ministry moves to tighten oversight of drug sales agents
Officials cited a fragmented market dominated by one-person firms and complex fee structures as key drivers for the new regulatory push.
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Environment ministry launches climate initiative with five Central Asian nations
The new framework aims to link South Korea's supply chain diversification strategy with the region's growth demands through joint projects in renewable energy and environmental management.
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Culture ministry opens voting for 2026 World Webtoon Awards
The ministry is seeking global reader input to select ten winners from twenty finalists, with cash prizes awarded for the first time.
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Food and drug safety ministry flags 308 illegal medical product ads ahead of Chuseok
The regulator ordered site blocks for listings involving quasi-drugs, cosmetics and medical devices that made unauthorized health claims or facilitated illegal overseas purchases.
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Food and drug safety ministry signs pact to boost herbal resource center
The agreement aims to resolve staffing shortages at the Yanggu facility through local hiring and joint research initiatives.
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Labor ministry benchmarks cooperation model at Kooksoondang
The Korea Labor-Management Foundation held a workshop with participating sites to shift from financial aid to on-site coaching for conflict resolution.
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Environment ministry proposes global grid partnership at G20 meeting
Vice Minister Lee Ho-hyun called for a Resilient Grid Partnership to address surging power demand and supply chain vulnerabilities during talks in Houston.
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Labor ministry hosts financial sector job fair for disabled youth
The event connected university students and young job seekers with major banks and insurers to discuss hiring practices and career paths.
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Food and drug safety ministry moves to formally introduce abortion pills
The government announced a plan to bring abortion medication into the national healthcare system.
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Culture ministry sets record 64.5 billion won budget for publishing sector
Minister Choi Hwi-young announced the 2027 budget plan during a meeting with industry leaders, highlighting expanded support for local bookstores and intellectual property.
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Food and drug safety ministry picks eight winners in HACCP AI contest
The ministry selected eight video entries to promote public understanding of food safety standards, with the top prize carrying 3 million won.
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Culture ministry boosts popular music budget by 38.5 percent for 2027
The 2027 budget proposal allocates 80.2 billion won to support indie artists, small agencies and regional performances.
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Interior ministry launches Chuseok tax counseling at traditional markets
The initiative pairs free professional advice for small business owners with campaigns to boost consumer spending in local bazaars.
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