The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the expansion of the public transport fare refund support project (K-Pass).
The ‘Everyone’s Card’ will be introduced, allowing users to receive refunds for any amount exceeding the monthly refund threshold.
Using the existing K-Pass card for public transport will automatically apply the highest refund benefits.

The KTX-Eum train will start new service on the Donghae Line between Gangneung and Busan, with new stops added on the Seoul-Busan route.
The number of daily trips on the Cheongnyangni-Bujeon route will increase from 6 to 18, and travel time will be reduced.
Additional KTX-Eum trains will be deployed on the Bujeon-Gangneung route, enhancing regional accessibility.

The Financial Services Commission plans to closely monitor the financial market and implement preemptive stabilization measures if necessary.
Chairman Lee Ok-won emphasized the importance of financial market stability while assessing domestic and international market conditions.
Participants shared their outlook for the economy and financial markets next year, discussing various risk factors.

There has been criticism that including tar in the process of disclosing harmful substances in tobacco does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Food and Drug Administration stated that they will disclose all major harmful substances.
The government explained that the law on managing tobacco harmfulness does not limit the test and disclosure targets to single substances.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that road weather risk information and observation data will be fully accessible to the public starting from the 15th.
Road weather risk information will be provided in real-time through navigation apps and electronic road signs.
The KMA plans to complete the installation of road weather observation networks on 31 national highways by 2027 and will continue to expand the service.

The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties discovered this year.
The ceremony was attended by key figures and soldiers who participated in the excavation.
The remains will undergo identification procedures before being returned to their families.