The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the adjustment of the employer contribution rate for the Wage Claim Guarantee Fund from 0.06% to 0.09%, effective next year.
This adjustment is the first in 10 years since 2015, decided through labor-management agreement.
The adjustment was made to secure funds needed to protect workers with unpaid wages.
‘2025 Data and Internet Resource Sharing (Cloud) Promotion Week’ will be held at COEX from December 16 to 19.
During the event, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between related organizations to advance into the top three AI countries.
The information is provided by www.korea.kr.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the plan to expand ‘Sunlight Income Villages’ nationwide at the Cabinet meeting.
This plan was prepared in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.
Further details can be found in the attached document.
Saemangeum Development Agency held a briefing session on the secondary battery brine wastewater treatment technology development project.
The project is promoted by the Ministry of Climate Energy Environment and will invest a total of 37 billion KRW from 2026 to 2030.
Saemangeum Development Agency plans to support the efficient consortium by establishing cooperation systems between research institutions and companies.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the full-scale promotion of the ‘Nationwide Expansion Plan for Solar Income Villages’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Solar Income Villages are a business model where community members install solar power plants to achieve energy independence and share the profits.
The government plans to establish a pan-government task force and provide integrated support for grid connection, site acquisition, and loans.
The Korea Forest Service has selected 20 Baekdudaegan landmarks to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Baekdudaegan Protection Act.
The selection was based on public recognition, cultural value assessments, and surveys.
The booklet includes photos, historical information, and tourist guides, and can be accessed on the Korea Forest Service website.