The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties discovered this year.
The ceremony was attended by key figures and soldiers who participated in the excavation.
Unidentified remains will be stored at the Ministry of Defense’s excavation and identification unit.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the Health Lifestyle Support Fund pilot project to enhance health management for hypertension and diabetes patients and those with health risk factors.
Participants in the primary care chronic disease management project can now automatically deduct their medical expenses within the range of their accumulated points.
The preventive pilot project area has been expanded from 15 to 50 regions, allowing more people to participate.
The Ministry of Trade announced a public contest starting on the 16th for the designation of new specialized complexes in the fields of robotics, defense, and secondary batteries.
The designation aims to secure a competitive edge in robotics and defense and strengthen the supply chain in the secondary battery sector.
Institutions and companies wishing to apply can submit relevant documents by February 27th next year.
The Ministry of Science and ICT is soliciting research and development ideas to address national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest covers various fields such as advanced bio, AI humanoids, and quantum technology, with submissions divided into general public and researcher categories.
Outstanding ideas will be announced in March next year, with top prizes including the Minister’s Award and 3 million KRW.
South 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 world No.1 physical AI by 2030.
The plan focuses on expanding data centers and accelerating AI transformation in key industries.
The committee will gather opinions for 20 days and finalize the plan at the second general meeting.
