The Saemangeum Development Agency held a closing ceremony for the 10th Policy Reporters in Seoul, wrapping up their 2025 activities. This year, the reporters produced 49 pieces of content showcasing various aspects of Saemangeum, with a total of 74,000 views. Kim Ui-gyeom announced plans to expand experiential and participatory promotional programs next year.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok presided over the 7th National Policy Coordination Meeting to review the side effects of AI and digital technologies. Plans were made to swiftly respond to AI false advertising and personal information leaks. Winter diseases and preparations for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan next year were also reviewed.
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration held the 2025 Integrity Defense Business Public-Private Council with defense companies and private organizations. The council discussed measures to improve transparency through various presentations, including successful cases of ethical management adoption. Additionally, a private co-chair was selected to strengthen private sector cooperation.
The Eastern Regional Forest Service announced that a wildfire in Yangyang County was extinguished in 1 hour and 8 minutes, with final embers contained shortly after. Upon receiving the wildfire report, helicopters, fire trucks, and 215 personnel were promptly deployed for a swift response. With dry weather warnings in effect, authorities urged proactive cooperation in wildfire prevention.
Korea National College of Agriculture held a symposium on December 10 with the theme ‘Climate Crisis Era and Agriculture’. Experts from various fields, including the Rural Development Administration and Korea Rural Economic Institute, discussed methods to address climate change. Korea National College of Agriculture plans to use the symposium results for agricultural education and technology development.
The Ministry of Personnel Management has selected nine outstanding private sector appointees in public positions for their successful application of expertise. The recipients include three director-level officials such as Lee Young-lyeol and four manager-level officials including Kim Seong-gwon, as well as two merit award recipients. The awardees expressed pride and fulfillment in contributing to government policies.
