Industry ministry to hold AI training for senior officials
The industry ministry will hold artificial intelligence transformation training for senior officials as it pursues its M.AX manufacturing strategy.
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Science ministry hosts public forum on AI ethics
The science ministry convened a Seoul forum to collect public and stakeholder feedback on its draft national AI ethics principles.
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Science ministry reports highest-ever July ICT exports of $53.36 billion
Information and communications technology exports reached their highest July level at $53.36 billion, driven by expanding global investment in artificial intelligence.
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Health ministry checks local support for isolated older people
The health ministry reviewed Gumi's support system for isolated older residents as heat waves create greater risks for households vulnerable to dying alone.
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Science ministry opens hologram exhibit on women's independence activists
A permanent display opening on Liberation Day uses AI-restored historical photographs and holograms to revisit the stories of Yu Gwan-sun and other women independence activists.
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Interior ministry announces disaster-safety partnership among four institutions
The four-way accord provides for joint disaster-safety research, specialist training and technology exchanges involving the power industry and critical national infrastructure.
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Interior ministry expands local drone response to extreme heat
The interior ministry is supporting wider local government drone deployments for heat warnings, monitoring and disaster response.
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Food and drug safety ministry designates tapentadol for import blocking
Tapentadol was found in a food product already barred after an earlier detection of dexamethasone.
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Interior ministry extends summer water-safety measures through Sept. 13
The interior ministry will keep seasonal water-safety measures in force until Sept. 13 and provide local governments with 8 billion won for expanded safety management.
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Science ministry announces four-part national R&D forum series
The four-part series will examine the purpose, support approaches, outcomes and research environment of South Korea's national R&D policy.
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Food and drug safety ministry tightens sugar alcohol rules
South Korea's food and drug safety ministry has lowered the allowable sugar alcohol content for quality-certified children's preferred foods to below 10 percent.
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Science ministry announces RNA finding that triples mRNA lifespan
Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science identified a viral RNA element that could improve the stability of mRNA vaccines and therapies.
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Sanil Electric posts higher quarterly profit
Sanil Electric's second-quarter operating profit rose 34.3 percent.
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Samsung E&A contract worth 19 billion won
The interior-construction contract for a Pyeongtaek complex-building project is scheduled to end on May 30, 2028.
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Defense ministry creates nuclear-powered submarine policy planning group
The temporary unit will coordinate policy, international cooperation and nuclear safety work on nuclear-powered submarines.
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Incross reports higher second-quarter profit on advertising growth
Incross attributed a rise in second-quarter operating profit to expanded AOR work, search advertising growth and stable commerce operations.
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Temporary nuclear-powered submarine project unit is formed
A temporary unit at Bangwi Saeopcheong has been reshaped to oversee nuclear-powered submarine development and domestic-production planning through 2029.
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Defense ministry creates a nuclear-powered submarine policy unit
The revision also establishes a security policy office under the vice defense minister and increases the ministry's authorized headcount.
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Defense Acquisition Program Administration renames submarine project group
The temporary unit will develop nuclear-powered submarine and domestic-production plans and remain in place through 2029.
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Environment ministry spotlights independence history in national parks
The National Park Service is highlighting sites tied to South Korea's independence movement for Liberation Day while expanding digital preservation work.
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Health ministry checks heat-wave protections for isolated seniors
Officials in Gumi reviewed how local safety networks identify and monitor households facing heightened risk during heat waves.
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Special culture checks for hospitals
The program will give hospitals expedited consulting and special assessments focused on workplace bullying risks and organizational culture.
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Interior ministry to launch smartphone reporting service for rivers and valleys
The interior ministry will pilot a map-based tool that helps users check river zones and report suspected illegal activity.
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Industry ministry reports highest-ever July auto exports in South Korea
South Korea's July automobile exports reached their highest level for the month at $6.24 billion, as demand for eco-friendly vehicles and SUVs remained firm and an August shift in summer holidays increased working days.
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Health ministry convenes Cheonan meeting after suspected child-abuse death
Officials examined gaps in child protection, information sharing and coordination with police and courts following the suspected death in Cheonan.
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Labor ministry signs agreement to protect hospital workers from harassment
The agreement links consulting, reporting channels and inspections to address workplace harassment in hospitals.
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Interior ministry warns as air conditioner fires rise
The interior ministry urged people to take precautions after air conditioner fires increased during a prolonged heat wave.
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Science ministry plans broader role for ABLE blockchain forum
The science ministry plans to turn its ABLE blockchain forum into a platform connecting companies with demand, investment and overseas opportunities as AI and digital assets reshape the sector.
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Health ministry reports income gains among youth account holders
A panel study found higher income and greater employment stability among low-income young people enrolled in the Youth Tomorrow Savings Account.
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Interior ministry extends summer water-safety measures into September
The interior ministry is extending water-safety measures through Sept. 13 while reviewing drought relief and protections from renewed heat.
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Science ministry starts review of spectrum reassignment fees
The science ministry will form an expert group to revise how fees are calculated when spectrum is reassigned.
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Health ministry joins hospital groups to protect medical workers
The health ministry has enlisted hospital, nursing and labor organizations in a plan linking counseling, inspections and consulting to improve conditions for medical workers.
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Science ministry begins research-security program at eight universities
The science ministry will support eight universities in building research-security systems and link them with national support centers.
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Food and drug safety ministry seeks blocks on 432 illegal online medicine posts
The food and drug safety ministry requested access blocks after joint monitoring found 432 online posts that illegally sold or advertised medicines.
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Interior ministry starts flag campaign for 81st Liberation Day
The interior ministry is partnering with NongHyup and CU to encourage display of the Taegeukgi during South Korea's 81st Liberation Day.
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Interior ministry announces Korea-France anniversary exhibition at Presidential Archives
A traveling exhibition at the Presidential Archives will display about 80 documents, records and diplomatic gifts through Sept. 13.
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Interior ministry seeks conflict-of-interest rules for local lawmakers
The interior ministry plans to include disclosure and contracting rules for local council members in a Local Council Act it seeks to enact this year.
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Interior ministry says village-enterprise law takes effect Aug. 15
The new law establishes planning, survey and support systems for village enterprises, with preference for companies in population-decline areas and those involving young people.
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Science ministry proposes youth AI startup contest for 2027
The science ministry proposed a youth AI startup competition for the first half of 2027 and plans to expand investment links and growth support.
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Food and drug safety ministry finds 58 restaurant violations
A summer sweep of 4,915 delivery and egg-focused restaurants found hygiene violations at 58 sites and one noncompliant gimbap sample.
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Food and drug safety ministry introduces QR checks for testing reports
The food and drug safety ministry will add QR codes to food and livestock testing reports so overseas officials can verify issuing institutions without contacting them directly.
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Food and Drug Safety Ministry posts cosmetics safety video
The food and drug safety ministry has posted a video explaining safety assessment reports and support programs before requirements begin in 2028.
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Science ministry designates 13 products for public procurement
South Korea's science ministry has granted innovation-product designations to 13 offerings, including locally developed artificial-intelligence semiconductors.
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Finance ministry unveils plan for 230,000-plus capital-region homes
Package combines accelerated construction, private-sector incentives and expanded financing support to address a housing supply slowdown.
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Environment ministry finds violations at 23 vehicle inspection centers
A first-half joint review of 201 private vehicle inspection centers identified failures in recording, testing and equipment compliance.
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Nota signs MetaM deal for AI customer service
Nota's first commercial AI-agent infrastructure project will build a multi-agent customer-service system for MetaM, though the contract value remains confidential.
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Culture ministry opens Youth Humanities Classroom applications for young adults
The ministry is expanding its Humanities Happiness Centers to eight sites and launching Culture Freedom Classroom activities in 14 regions.
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Industry ministry says Gwangju airport site chosen for semiconductor complex
A company selected the Gwangju military airport site for a Honam semiconductor industrial complex after reviewing nationwide candidates with the government, the industry ministry said.
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Culture ministry backs Korea gathering for global printing industry
Representatives from 33 countries will attend the Aug. 18-21 gathering, including an international conference on artificial intelligence and activities promoting Korean printing culture and technology.
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Culture ministry steps up heat safety at high school baseball
Minister Choi Hwi-young will inspect the Bonghwangdaegi high school baseball tournament as the culture ministry distributes heat-wave guidance for sports events.
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