The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties at the Seoul National Cemetery.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, and included a report on the excavation progress and religious rituals.
The remains will undergo identification procedures before being returned to their families.
From now on, the Health Practice Support Fund given to hypertension and diabetes patients for practicing healthy lifestyles will be automatically deducted from their medical bills.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the pilot project to enhance health management for patients with hypertension, diabetes, and health risk factors.
With this improvement, patients can pay their medical bills using their points without needing a health practice card, and the preventive pilot project area will be expanded to 50 regions.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will start accepting applications for new specialized complexes in the fields of robotics, defense, and secondary batteries from the 16th.
This initiative aims to secure a competitive edge in robotics and defense and strengthen the supply chain in the secondary battery sector.
Interested institutions and companies can submit their applications by February 27 next year, with final designations expected in the second half of the year.
The Ministry of Science and ICT is calling for innovative R&D ideas to tackle national strategic technologies and societal challenges.
The contest covers various fields including advanced bio, AI humanoids, and quantum technology, inviting ideas from researchers and the general public.
Selected outstanding ideas will be announced in March next year, with the top prize including the Minister’s Award and a 3 million won reward.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the 39th Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The main agenda included expanding tourism exchanges and revitalizing regional tourism between the two countries.
Various cooperation measures in the tourism industry were discussed, especially marking the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization.
The National AI Strategy Committee has unveiled an action plan to achieve world No.1 in Physical AI by 2030.
The plan focuses on expanding data centers and accelerating AI transformation in key industries.
The committee will gather opinions from various sectors to finalize the plan.