metaqsol Minister Song Mi-ryeong visited Yeoncheon to gather residents’ opinions on the rural basic income pilot project and inspect its progress.
The Ministry of Agriculture plans to operate the pilot project for two years in rural areas with declining populations.
Yeoncheon began pre-registration for rural basic income applications on December 15.
Vice Minister Kim Nam-jung of the Ministry of Unification held a policy briefing on December 16 for ambassadors and representatives of international organizations.
The briefing aimed to enhance international understanding of the 2025 Korean Peninsula situation, inter-Korean relations, and the government’s North Korea policy direction for 2026.
A total of 41 institutions attended, and participants expressed support for the South Korean government’s efforts to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The Future Strategy Subcommittee visited the 5th Division AI Defense Operations Center.
Members discussed the operational concept and future development of the AI-based unmanned and manned defense system.
This discussion is expected to lay the groundwork for military structural reform.
The Rural Development Administration delivered two RDA riding horses to the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Mounted Police Unit.
These horses will be used for public services such as patrolling tourist sites and guiding traffic order.
The National Institute of Animal Science plans to collect operational data to scientifically verify the horses’ utility in public safety.
The Ministry of Personnel Management announced the results of the first exam for the 2025 public recruitment of 7th grade officials in labor supervision and industrial safety.
A total of 3,253 candidates passed, with 58.7% male and 41.3% female.
The second exam will be held on January 24 next year, and the third exam on March 5-6.
A plan has been announced to ensure that by 2026, ‘K-Culture’ will be enjoyed by all citizens and spread globally.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will strengthen various cultural programs and support.
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