The Korea Fair Trade Commission will hold the 22nd Cartel Business Briefing to raise awareness and encourage prevention of unfair joint actions by companies and business associations.
The briefing will be held on December 16 at 2 PM in the conference room of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, introducing cartel-related laws, systems, case decisions, and major precedents, while listening to industry concerns.
Cartels disrupt market economy by unfairly transferring wealth from victims to perpetrators, often involving illegal price hikes or output control, making this briefing significant.

The Ministry of Justice is expanding the system for reporting foreign employment information online.
This system allows foreign residents in Korea to report employment information without visiting immigration offices.
The expansion will be effective from January 2, 2026.

The Rural Development Administration will hold an on-site evaluation for the citrus ‘Miraehyang’ on December 16 in Seogwipo.
‘Miraehyang’ boasts a deep orange peel, rich juice, and higher yield compared to other varieties.
The evaluation aims to confirm its quality and marketability before gradual market supply.

The Rural Development Administration, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, confirmed that an extract from beetle larvae is effective in inhibiting muscle loss.
Researchers produced fractions from a 70% ethanol extract of beetle larvae and applied them to muscle cell lines, observing that the butanol fraction promoted muscle cell differentiation.
The study results were published in an international journal, and the Rural Development Administration plans to develop health functional food materials from the beetle larvae extract.

The Ministry of Employment, Gyeonggi Province, and the International Labor Organization will co-host the 2025 International Labor Festa.
The event will see participation from over 500 youths, discussing youth employment and labor policies.
Minister Kim Young-hoon emphasized the need for cooperation between central and local governments and the international community to address youth employment issues.

A Construction Accident Investigation Committee has been formed regarding the collapse of the Gwangju Library.
The committee aims to identify the cause of the accident and establish measures to prevent recurrence.
Detailed information can be found in the attached file.