The government and autonomous technology companies met to discuss ways to enhance industry competitiveness while ensuring privacy protection.
On January 23, a roundtable at Hyundai Motorstudio included six companies such as Hyundai Motor Company.
Participants welcomed regulatory sandbox policies and called for faster support amid global AI competition.
The short drama ‘My Wife Has Depression’ surpassed 5 million views in a month, resonating with the public.
Produced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the video highlights depression as a treatable illness with expert consultation.
Suicide prevention hotline 109 and over 1,000 comments have created a space for national healing and solidarity.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a committee meeting to discuss rice supply stabilization measures for 2025.
Due to increased processed rice demand, the rice surplus estimate was lowered to around 90,000 tons, and the planned market isolation of 100,000 tons will be postponed.
The government will add up to 60,000 tons of processed rice supply and ease purchase requirements for distributors as part of its new measures.
On June 22, the National Fire Agency held a strategy briefing in Suwon to position the fire industry as a national strategic sector.
Over 150 participants discussed regulatory reform, self-sustaining growth, and overseas expansion as key development strategies.
The agency pledged to enhance K-Fire’s competitiveness through certification system reforms and increased global support.
On January 23, the Ministry of Employment and Labor held a live-broadcast National Directors Meeting to enhance policy transparency.
The meeting focused on setting regional goals and strategies to address industrial accidents, wage arrears, and youth employment gaps.
The ministry plans to regularly broadcast these meetings to strengthen public communication and monitor policy implementation.
African Swine Fever was confirmed on January 23 at a pig farm in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, leading to an emergency response meeting by central and local authorities.
This is the second case in 2025, with 2,600 pigs culled and a 48-hour standstill order issued for farms and related facilities in Anseong and nearby regions.
Authorities have raised the national alert to the highest level, intensified inspections and disinfection, and stated that pork supply will remain stable despite the outbreak.