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There was criticism that including tar in the process of disclosing harmful substances in tobacco does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated that they would disclose all major harmful substances.
Smishing messages have significantly increased due to the recent leakage of personal information from Coupang.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that it will fully open road weather risk information and observation data to the public starting from the 15th.
Road weather risk information is a service provided in real-time through navigation apps and road electronic signboards.
The KMA plans to complete the installation of road weather observation networks on 31 national highways by 2027 and continuously expand the service based on this.

The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties at the Seoul National Cemetery, presided over by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
The ceremony included key figures and soldiers who participated in the excavation, with reports on excavation progress, religious rituals, wreath-laying, and the enshrinement procession.
The 141 excavated remains have not yet been identified, and the Ministry of Defense will store them and proceed with identification procedures to return them to their families.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the Health Practice Support Fund pilot project to strengthen health management for hypertension and diabetes patients.
Participants in the primary care chronic disease management project can now automatically deduct medical expenses within the range of their points.
The preventive pilot project areas will expand from 15 to 50, and eligible participants can apply through individual notifications from the National Health Insurance Service.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced a call for applications for new specialized complexes in the fields of robots, defense, and secondary batteries.
The designation aims to secure a competitive edge in robots and defense sectors and strengthen the supply chain for secondary batteries.
Interested institutions and companies must submit relevant documents by February 27 next year, with final designation expected in the second half of the year.

The Ministry of Science and ICT is calling for research and development ideas to tackle national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest covers various fields including advanced bio, AI humanoids, and quantum technology, with applications divided into general public and researcher categories.
Selected outstanding ideas will be announced in March next year, with top prizes including the Minister’s Award and a cash prize of 3 million won.