There are concerns that including tar in the list of harmful substances for tobacco testing does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated they will disclose all major harmful substances.
Smishing messages have increased following the recent data breach at Coupang, requiring heightened vigilance.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that road hazard weather information and road weather observation data will be fully open to the public from the 15th.
This service, provided in real-time through navigation apps and road electronic signboards, is now freely accessible to everyone.
The KMA plans to complete the installation of road weather observation networks by 2027 and continuously expand the road hazard weather information service.

The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties at the Seoul National Cemetery.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, and included a report on the excavation progress and religious rituals.
The remains will undergo identification procedures before being returned to their families.

From now on, the Health Practice Support Fund given to hypertension and diabetes patients for practicing healthy lifestyles will be automatically deducted from their medical bills.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the pilot project to enhance health management for patients with hypertension, diabetes, and health risk factors.
With this improvement, patients can pay their medical bills using their points without needing a health practice card, and the preventive pilot project area will be expanded to 50 regions.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will start accepting applications for new specialized complexes in the fields of robotics, defense, and secondary batteries from the 16th.
This initiative aims to secure a competitive edge in robotics and defense and strengthen the supply chain in the secondary battery sector.
Interested institutions and companies can submit their applications by February 27 next year, with final designations expected in the second half of the year.

The Ministry of Science and ICT is calling for innovative R&D ideas to tackle national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest covers various fields including advanced bio, AI humanoids, and quantum technology, inviting ideas from researchers and the general public.
Selected outstanding ideas will be announced in March next year, with the top prize including the Minister’s Award and a 3 million won reward.