The Rural Development Administration will distribute seeds for 18 medicinal crops to ensure stable domestic supply and climate resilience.
This initiative involves 12 agencies and includes new and superior varieties tailored to regional needs.
Seed distribution begins as early as March 2024, with supply periods varying by crop and institution.
The National Heritage Administration has introduced comprehensive safety measures for upcoming large-scale cultural events.
These actions address both the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun and increased visitor numbers at Seoul’s historic sites.
Implementation began with a policy meeting on February 25, ahead of the March 21 concert.
The Rural Development Administration has developed a biodegradable resin coating technology for slow-release fertilizers.
This innovation addresses environmental concerns by minimizing residual plastic in agricultural soils.
Commercial production began in March 2024, with ongoing field trials and plans for broader implementation by 2028.
The Rural Development Administration has published new resources on agricultural safety and healing agriculture.
These include comprehensive statistics, program guides, and manuals to support Korean farmers and related agencies.
The materials are available in 2024 and distributed to relevant stakeholders and online platforms.
Korea’s Rural Development Administration developed a dynamic supplemental lighting system for strawberry greenhouses.
This system automatically adjusts LED lighting to maintain optimal light levels, increasing yields and income.
Field trials from September 2023 to January 2024 confirmed significant improvements in production and early harvest.
The Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups hosted a Korea-Japan pharma-bio R&D MOU event in Tokyo.
This initiative aims to advance joint research and investment between Korean startups and major Japanese pharmaceutical firms.
The agreement was formalized on June 26, 2024, with ongoing policy support planned.