The RDA’s Agricultural Satellite Center and KREI’s Agricultural Observation Center signed an agreement on December 15.
The agreement aims to utilize satellite imagery from the agricultural satellite scheduled for launch in 2026.
The two organizations will cooperate in establishing a collection system for major agricultural products, jointly analyzing and utilizing data, and co-hosting academic events.
The Rural Development Administration and the Korea Rural Economic Institute held a policy research council on ‘AI Transformation, National Agricultural Policy and R&D Strategy’.
Naver Cloud’s Oh Jung-sik gave a keynote speech on AI-based business processes and future prospects.
The two institutions signed an MOU to utilize agricultural satellite data and enhance agricultural observation.
The National Pension Fund Management Committee held its 7th meeting of 2025 and deliberated on several agenda items.
They decided to extend the temporary strategic hedge period until 2026 and set the excess return target at 0.248%p.
Minister of Health and Welfare Jung Eun-kyung expressed gratitude to the committee and staff, urging for good performance in 2026.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was detected at a broiler breeder farm in Namwon, Jeonbuk on December 14.
The Central Accident Management Headquarters has strengthened quarantine measures at the affected farm and issued a temporary movement ban in adjacent areas.
To prevent further outbreaks, thorough inspections and disinfection are being conducted at poultry farms nationwide.
The National Fire Agency is focusing all efforts on searching for the last missing person at the Gwangju collapse site.
Three people have been rescued so far, all confirmed dead, and search operations are ongoing using heavy machinery and advanced equipment.
The agency plans to prioritize the safety of rescuers while concentrating on finding the last buried individual.
Vice Minister Kim Jin-ah attended the Pax Silica Summit held in Washington, D.C.
Participating countries discussed cooperation in technology supply chains for AI economy and adopted the Pax Silica Declaration.
South Korea emphasized its strengths in energy and semiconductors to contribute to supply chain stability.
