Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea announced today that Korea’s automobile exports from January–November 2024 amounted to a record high of USD 64.8 billion. November automobile exports reached $5.6 billion (down 13.6 perce...

Dec 16,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea announced on December 15 that the export and import of Korea’s information and communications technology (ICT) goods for November 2024 achieved USD 20.5 billion and $12.4 billion, respectively, and ...

Dec 16,2024

Financial Services Commission

Chairman Kim Byoung Hwan of the Financial Services Commission convened an extended senior officials’ meeting on December 16 to discuss current situation and response strategies. The following is a summary of Chairman Kim’s remarks. A Summary of Chairman’s R...

Dec 16,2024

Ministry of Environment

▷ Holding the first meeting of the ‘Climate Future Forum’ with experts from all sectors of society and various stakeholdersThe Ministry of Environment (Minister Kim Wansup) announced that it will hold the first meeting of the ‘Climate Future Forum’ on December 16 at the Korea Pre...

Dec 15,2024

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission

Launch of "Kwonik" – A Public Journal on Rights and Interests - The journal includes 10 papers submitted by the public on topics like grievance resolution, anti-corruption, administrative appeals, and institutional reform. - Designed as an inclusive forum for go...

Dec 13,2024

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission

Chest Pain and 119 Emergency Care: "Not Considered Emergency Medical Treatment?" - The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) concluded that if test results for emergency room patients suspected of having acute heart conditions do not confirm such condit...

Dec 13,2024

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission

"For a World Without Corruption": South Korea and Ethiopia Strengthen Ties - First Anti-Corruption Cooperation Meeting Convened in Addis Ababa Following Korea-Ethiopia MOU (6, November. 2024, ACRC)   South Korea and Ethiopia have taken a significant step forw...

Dec 13,2024

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission

"For the Sake of Families": Public Servant Couples to Be Allowed Regional Co-Placement - Exceptions to ‘Transfer Restriction Periods’ Urged for Pregnancy and Childcare Needs - Call for Detailed Criteria: Facilitates Couples’ Regional Co-Placement - ...

Dec 13,2024

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission

"Signing Private Contracts with Companies Owned or Represented by Local Councilors?" Results of Conflict of Interest Inspection in Local Councils Announced - ACRC announced the results of its investigation into the operational status of the conflict of interest preven...

Dec 13,2024

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- A major habitat for endangered migratory birds featuring rich biodiversity including large benthic fauna The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF, Minister Kang Do-hyung) announced on Tuesday, December 10 that it would expand the wetland protection zone (42 km2 → 113.3...

Dec 13,2024