Interior ministry signs presidential records pact with Kazakhstan
The agreement aims to share digital preservation technology and exchange historical document copies between the two nations.
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Interior ministry to hold national memorial for Japanese colonial forced labor victims
The 11th annual ceremony will take place simultaneously in Busan and Seoul on Thursday with 600 attendees and a live stream for the public.
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Korea Polytechnic University holds first national soccer tournament for students and alumni
The labor ministry said the event marked the first time members from all 40 campuses gathered to foster community through sports and practical technical training, implementing a new educational shift toward 'technical person' development.
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Culture ministry to host 2026 museum expo in Daejeon
The event will bring together 151 institutions to showcase the future of Korean culture through digital technology and regional outreach.
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Health ministry releases non-covered medical fees for 74,449 clinics
The average price of extracorporeal shock wave therapy rose 1.9 percent while implant costs fell 0.9 percent among the 753 disclosed items.
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Food and drug safety ministry to hold briefing on China export registration
The session will guide domestic firms through new listing procedures following a recent bilateral food safety agreement.
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Korea splits dam plan to build five and cancel two
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment finalizes a mixed strategy that proceeds with critical flood control projects while pivoting to alternative water management for others.
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Labor minister stresses workforce transition at ASEAN+3 meeting
Kim Young-hoon outlined South Korea's strategy for managing industrial shifts driven by AI and climate change during his address in Bangkok.
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Environment ministry pledges support for energy high school overhaul
Minister Kim Sung-hwan met with officials at Seoul Electric Industrial High School to discuss its transformation into an AI-focused institution.
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Science ministry says big tech deals to boost AI hub ambitions
Strategic partnerships announced at the San Francisco AI Summit aim to secure South Korea's position in the global artificial intelligence supply chain.
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Labor ministry expands paternity and miscarriage leave rules
The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced revised regulations to broaden access to parental leave and introduce paid time off for fathers following a spouse's miscarriage.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office launches forum to tackle AI patent rules
The new public-private body will debate how much human creativity is required for an invention to qualify for protection as artificial intelligence reshapes research.
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SMEs ministry designates 300 new century-long local businesses
The latest cohort brings the total number of certified establishments to 2,598 since the program began in 2018.
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Health ministry strengthens mental health support for flood victims
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety have launched a joint task force to provide integrated psychological care, ranging from on-site counseling to specialized trauma treatment.
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Health ministry inspects mental care facility ahead of heat wave
Officials visited a center in Cheonan to verify cooling systems and emergency protocols while pledging continued support for vulnerable residents.
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Health ministry adds five clinics to expand pediatric night care
The new facilities in Busan, Incheon and other regions will receive annual subsidies to cover evening and weekend shifts.
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Science ministry launches public nano fab centers to boost semiconductor ecosystem
The Ministry of Science and ICT designated two institutes as legal hubs for nanotechnology research.
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National Data Office says foreign residents lift total population
The agency attributed the slight rise in headcount to growing numbers of international students and seasonal workers, even as single-person households drove a larger increase in total households.
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Science ministry to host summer space academy lectures at Gwacheon museum
The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that the National Gwacheon Science Museum will hold expert lectures on dark matter and black hole observations for teenagers and science enthusiasts in August.
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Science ministry opens public evaluation for sovereign AI model project
The Ministry of Science and ICT will recruit 200 citizens to test domestic artificial intelligence models as part of a national initiative.
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Finance ministry convenes task force to address youth and manufacturing job losses
Officials discussed plans to nurture future talent and support struggling industries.
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Environment ministry to open four Nakdong River weirs to curb algae
The measure aims to lower water levels by up to 0.9 meters at specific sites between July 30 and Aug. 5 to mitigate blue-green algae blooms.
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Food and drug safety ministry opens registration for global bio conference
The event will feature regulators from 16 countries and a new forum for Korean industry leaders to share export strategies.
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SMEs ministry partners with Brazilian firms to expand K-beauty exports
The agency secured agreements with a local industry association and an e-commerce platform to support small cosmetic brands entering the South American market.
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Health ministry expands care options for veterans with severe disabilities
Starting in September, eligible beneficiaries under age 65 may choose between a nursing allowance and activity support services.
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Health ministry lifts 2027 median income by record 6.7 percent
The increase aims to protect low-income households as poverty deepens and the income gap widens.
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Science ministry launches AI data center alliance with SKT
The new public-private body aims to coordinate the construction of 18.4 gigawatts of capacity and boost exports of related technologies.
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Science ministry launches smartphone-based nature exploration program for children
The National Gwacheon Science Museum will recruit young participants to document local ecosystems through weekly missions.
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Industry ministry launches AI data center alliance with SK Telecom
The government and private sector have formed a joint council to support the national strategy of building 18.4 gigawatts of AI data center capacity.
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Interior minister visits military idle land site for solar income village
Yoon Ho-joong inspected preparations in Gapyeong as the ministry plans a second round of selections for the resident-led energy project.
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