[2025-12-16]KTX-Eum Train Begins New Service on Donghae Line

The KTX-Eum train will start new operations on the Donghae Line between Gangneung and Busan.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport plans to fully deploy KTX-Eum on the Jungang and Donghae Lines to enable travel within the central and east coast regions in about 3 hours.
The number of daily operations on the Cheongnyangni-Bujeon route will increase from 6 to 18, and the Cheongnyangni-Andong route will expand from 18 to 20.

[2025-12-16]Financial Authorities to Implement Proactive Market Stabilization Measures

The Financial Services Commission held a meeting to assess the financial market situation and discuss future prospects and risk factors.
Chairman Lee Eog-weon emphasized the importance of financial market stability while diagnosing domestic and international financial market conditions.
Attendees discussed next year’s financial market outlook and various risk factors, agreeing to extend the market stabilization program.

[2025-12-16]Controversy Over Including Tar in Tobacco Harmful Substance Tests

There are concerns that including tar in the harmful substance tests for tobacco does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Food and Drug Administration stated they will disclose all major harmful substances.
Due to the recent data breach at Coupang, smishing messages have increased, requiring caution.

[2025-12-16]KMA Opens Road Hazard Weather Information to Public

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that road hazard weather information and road weather observation data will be fully accessible to the public starting from the 15th.
Road hazard weather information is provided in real-time through navigation apps and road electronic signboards.
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 based on this.

[2025-12-16]Health Lifestyle Support Fund Automatically Deducted During Medical Payments

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the Health Lifestyle Support Fund pilot project to enhance health management for hypertension and diabetes patients and those with health risk factors.
Participants in the primary care chronic disease management project can now automatically deduct their medical expenses within the range of their accumulated points.
The preventive pilot project area has been expanded from 15 to 50 regions, allowing more people to participate.