The government\’s special transnational crime task force arrested 26 scam ring members in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with local police.
The group impersonated national agencies, defrauding 165 Korean victims of ₩26.7 billion and committing sexual exploitation crimes against women.
Authorities plan swift extradition and punishment, victim support, and strict measures against digital sex crimes and transnational offenses.
The National Tax Service has launched a task force to integrate the collection of 284 trillion KRW in non-tax revenue.
As of the end of 2024, non-tax revenue totals 284 trillion KRW, with unpaid amounts rising from 19 trillion KRW in 2020 to 25 trillion KRW in 2024.
The integration aims to prevent fiscal revenue leakage and improve payment convenience for citizens.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will invest 43 billion KRW to nurture over 3,400 K-content professionals in response to AI technology expansion.
New initiatives include an AI-specialized content academy and sector-specific training for beginners, experts, and fields like games, OTT, and webtoons.
Efforts focus on strengthening global competitiveness and practical skills to ensure sustainable growth in the K-content industry.
South Korea has been designated as the chair country for the 2027 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly.
This decision was made at the 16th IRENA Assembly, which includes 171 member countries, marking Korea’s first time as chair since its founding membership.
Over the next year, Korea will lead global renewable energy expansion and international cooperation, enhancing its status in energy transition policies.
Concerns were raised about delays in Busan Port cruise immigration due to equipment failures and staff shortages, but the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries stated all systems are operating normally and efforts are being made to reduce wait times.
Triclosan, a banned substance, was detected up to 0.15% in Aekyung toothpaste, prompting the MFDS to inspect six imported 2080 toothpaste products.
The MFDS announced strict safety checks and administrative actions for violations, aiming to strengthen public safety management.
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced the successful completion of 1,600 accident-free test flights for the domestically developed 4.5-generation KF-21 fighter jet.
Since the prototype rollout in April 2021, agencies including the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Force have verified over 13,000 test conditions, with advanced trials such as aerial refueling and air-to-air weapon launches.
Mass production of the KF-21 will begin in the second half of this year, significantly boosting South Korea’s air defense and future aerial combat capabilities.