The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatched the ‘Latin America Infrastructure Cooperation Delegation’ led by Kim Jin-hae to Ecuador and Panama.
The delegation participated in infrastructure cooperation seminars and trade investment forums in Ecuador and Panama, discussing cooperation plans with key officials.
Kim Jin-hae expressed hopes that this visit would deepen cooperation in road and rail sectors and expand future cooperation areas.

A forum on improving agricultural worker safety and health was held at the National Assembly on December 12.
Experts from academia, industry, and government, as well as representatives from agricultural organizations, attended to discuss policies for preventing agricultural work accidents.
The Rural Development Administration is working on various safety technology developments and distributions to reduce agricultural work-related fatalities by 20%.

The Rural Development Administration received the Prime Minister’s Award in the administrative management capacity category of the 2024 government performance evaluation.
This award marks the fifth consecutive year the administration has been recognized as an excellent institution.
Director Lee Seung-don attributed the achievement to efficient organization management and continuous innovation.

The Rural Development Administration has issued guidelines for managing crops and agricultural facilities in anticipation of heavy snow and rain nationwide from December 13-14.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy snow is expected in the central inland areas from the afternoon of December 13, with snowfall rates of 1-3 cm per hour.
Farmers are advised to secure their facilities, remove shading nets, and ensure heating systems are operational to prevent damage from accumulated snow.

Im Moon-young, Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee, met with Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Western Pacific Regional Director.
They discussed cooperation plans in the field of healthcare AI.
Detailed information can be found in the attached file.

The Ministry of Education reported its 2026 work plan on December 12 at the Government Sejong Convention Center.
The plan, under the vision of ‘Basic Education Guaranteed by the State, Education Power Felt by the People,’ includes 15 key initiatives.
Major tasks include universal AI education and fostering local universities.