The Korean National Fire Agency has issued a warning about increased food choking incidents during the Lunar New Year.
Seniors aged 60 and above are particularly at risk, accounting for over 83% of cases.
The policy emphasizes public awareness and emergency preparedness, especially during holiday periods.
South Korea is developing a new social dialogue model to address complex economic and labor transitions.
The initiative aims to enhance representation, execution, and public participation in policy-making.
A major forum was held on February 2, 2024, to launch discussions and set future directions.
South Korea’s Ministry of Education has announced the 2026 All-Community Elementary Care and Education policy.
The initiative expands care and after-school education, focusing on eliminating service gaps for students in grades 3 and above.
Implementation begins in 2026, with preparations underway since 2024.
South Korea has reinforced its livestock disease control policies to address recent outbreaks of FMD, ASF, and HPAI.
The government is implementing targeted vaccination, disinfection, and surveillance measures to prevent further spread.
These actions are being enforced nationwide as of February 2024, with special focus on high-risk regions and the Lunar New Year period.
Korea National University of Heritage has expanded its international academic cooperation with leading European universities.
The renewed and new agreements focus on joint research, education, and public cultural programs.
Ceremonies took place in late January and early February 2024, marking the start of new initiatives.
The Korea Customs Service released provisional export and import figures for January 2026.
Exports surged by 33.9% and imports increased by 11.7%, resulting in a record trade surplus.
These results reflect data from January 1 to January 31, 2026.