The Rural Development Administration has published new resources on agricultural safety and healing agriculture.
These include comprehensive statistics, program guides, and manuals to support Korean farmers and related agencies.
The materials are available in 2024 and distributed to relevant stakeholders and online platforms.
Korea’s Rural Development Administration developed a dynamic supplemental lighting system for strawberry greenhouses.
This system automatically adjusts LED lighting to maintain optimal light levels, increasing yields and income.
Field trials from September 2023 to January 2024 confirmed significant improvements in production and early harvest.
The South Korean government will conduct a full-scale investigation of illegal occupancy facilities in rivers and valleys.
Enhanced enforcement and stricter penalties aim to eliminate unauthorized structures and improve environmental management.
The initial investigation begins in March, with concentrated enforcement during the summer months.
South Korea has conditionally approved Google’s request to export high-precision map data.
The decision requires strict security measures and government oversight.
Approval was granted following a review by a multi-agency committee on June 27, 2024.
Hyundai Motor Group has committed to a major investment in Saemangeum, focusing on robotics, hydrogen, and AI industries.
This initiative is expected to transform Saemangeum into a leading hub for advanced industries and sustainable energy.
The investment agreement was signed on February 27, 2026, marking the start of implementation.
South Korea is launching a pilot travel subsidy program targeting rural areas with population decline.
Travelers can receive a 50% refund of expenses as mobile regional vouchers, encouraging tourism and local spending.
The program begins in April 2024 with 16 selected municipalities and runs until June, with plans for expansion.