[2025-12-16]Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Announces New Specialized Complexes for Robots, Defense, and Secondary Batteries

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced a call for applications for new specialized complexes in the fields of robots, defense, and secondary batteries.
This designation aims to secure a competitive edge in the robot and defense sectors and strengthen the supply chain for secondary batteries.
Interested institutions and companies can apply by February 27 next year, with final designations to be made in the second half of the year.

[2025-12-16]Ministry of Science and ICT Launches K-Moonshot Project Contest

The Ministry of Science and ICT is inviting research and development ideas to address national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest seeks innovative ideas in fields such as advanced bio, AI humanoids, and quantum technology, with applications divided into general public and researcher categories.
Selected outstanding ideas will be announced in March next year, with top prizes including the Minister of Science and ICT Award and a cash prize of 3 million won.

[2025-12-16]Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council Discusses Exchange Expansion

Korea and Japan have arranged a meeting to discuss expanding tourism exchanges and revitalizing regional tourism.
The 39th Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council will be held in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with around 80 participants from the tourism and aviation industries of both countries.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization, and various tourism industry issues will be discussed.

[2025-12-16]National AI Strategy Committee Unveils Action Plan for Global AI Leadership by 2030

The National AI Strategy Committee has unveiled an action plan to achieve global leadership in physical AI by 2030.
The committee outlined tasks for various ministries, focusing on creating an AI innovation ecosystem, nationwide AI transformation, and contributing to a global AI society.
Public feedback will be collected from October 16 to January 4, 2024, before finalizing the plan.

[2025-12-16]Mandatory Pre-Report to National Assembly for Government Asset Sales

Future sales of government assets exceeding 30 billion won must be pre-reported to the relevant National Assembly committee.
Sales of shares in public institutions held by the government or public agencies require prior consent from the National Assembly, and discounted sales below appraisal value are generally prohibited.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has prepared measures to prevent indiscriminate privatization of government assets and to address issues of undervalued sales and lack of transparency in the sales process.