metaqsol The government arrested 26 scam gang members in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, who impersonated Korean authorities.
The group defrauded 165 Korean nationals of KRW 26.7 billion and forced female victims into sexual exploitation.
Authorities are supporting victims, blocking exploitative content, and expediting extradition and prosecution.
The National Tax Service has launched a task force to integrate the collection of 284 trillion KRW in non-tax revenue.
Non-tax revenue, managed under over 300 laws, saw unpaid amounts rise to 25 trillion KRW in 2024.
The integration aims to prevent fiscal revenue leakage and improve payment convenience for citizens.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will invest 43 billion KRW to nurture over 3,400 professionals in the content industry, responding to the spread of AI technology.
In 2024, new initiatives like the Generative AI Content Academy will train 1,200 preliminary and skilled workers, with systematic support for specialized talent in various fields.
Efforts to boost K-content’s global expansion and field-oriented education are being strengthened, with recruitment details available on KOCCA and EduKOCCA websites.
South Korea has been designated as the chair country for the 2027 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly.
IRENA, founded in 2011, has 171 member countries and aims to accelerate global energy transition and renewable expansion.
Korea will lead key agenda-setting and international cooperation for renewable energy over the next year.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries stated efforts to reduce Busan Port cruise immigration times through onboard security checks and increased staff.
Triclosan, a banned ingredient, was detected in Aekyung toothpaste, prompting the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to inspect six imported products, with up to 0.15% found.
Authorities pledged thorough safety checks and strict measures for violations to ensure public confidence in toothpaste safety.
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced the successful completion of 1,600 accident-free test flights for the domestically developed 4.5-generation KF-21 fighter.
Since the prototype rollout in April 2021, agencies including the Ministry of National Defense, Air Force, ADD, and KAI have collaborated over 42 months to overcome development challenges.
Mass production of the KF-21 will begin in the second half of this year, significantly strengthening South Korea’s air defense capabilities.