The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the Health Lifestyle Support Fund pilot project to enhance the management of hypertension and diabetes patients.
With these improvements, patients participating in primary care chronic disease management can automatically deduct medical expenses within their point range.
Additionally, the preventive pilot project area will be expanded from 15 to 50 regions, allowing more citizens to participate.

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.
This designation aims to secure a competitive edge in the robot and defense sectors and strengthen the supply chain for secondary batteries.
Interested institutions and companies can apply by February 27 next year, with final designations to be made in the second half of the year.

The Ministry of Science and ICT is inviting research and development ideas to address national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest seeks innovative ideas in fields such as 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 of Science and ICT Award and a cash prize of 3 million won.

Korea and Japan have arranged a meeting to discuss expanding tourism exchanges and revitalizing regional tourism.
The 39th Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council will be held in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with around 80 participants from the tourism and aviation industries of both countries.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization, and various tourism industry issues will be discussed.

The National AI Strategy Committee has unveiled an action plan to achieve global leadership in physical AI by 2030.
The committee outlined tasks for various ministries, focusing on creating an AI innovation ecosystem, nationwide AI transformation, and contributing to a global AI society.
Public feedback will be collected from October 16 to January 4, 2024, before finalizing the plan.

President Lee Jae-myung and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith held a summit.
The two countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership and discussed various cooperation measures.
They decided to establish a hotline, sign a police cooperation MOU, and sign a criminal extradition treaty.