ICT exports reached $25.45 billion and the trade balance hit $12.69 billion, marking record highs.
Exports of semiconductors, mobile phones, computers and peripherals, and communication equipment increased, continuing a 10-month streak of rising exports.
This information was provided by www.korea.kr.
The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency held the second meeting of the Animal Vaccine Research Council.
The meeting included presentations and discussions on vaccine research directions and AI application methods.
Key discussions focused on strengthening support for the private sector and expanding vaccine information exchange functions.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the National Institute of Health analyzed the use and risks of systemic steroids in severe asthma patients.
They established a protocol for reducing systemic steroid use, which was published in the Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology journal.
The protocol aims to improve patients’ quality of life and reduce social and economic burdens.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced a partnership with Busan Metropolitan City and Korea Water Resources Corporation for AI transition in the water supply sector.
This agreement aims to address the complexity of water management due to climate crises and incorporate AI technology for smart water management.
The government plans to expand AI success models from national water supply to local water supply through cooperation and joint efforts in policy, infrastructure, and technology.
The National Institute of Environmental Research has released the first national report analyzing urban greenhouse gas concentrations.
The report includes analysis results of carbon dioxide and methane concentrations at 16 locations during 2023-2024.
This report will be used for carbon neutrality assessments and climate change policy formulation.
South Korea is leading the next-generation information security international standards.
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