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

The KTX-Eum train will start new service on the Donghae Line between Gangneung and Busan, with new stops added on the Seoul-Busan route.
The number of daily trips on the Cheongnyangni-Bujeon route will increase from 6 to 18, and travel time will be reduced.
Additional KTX-Eum trains will be deployed on the Bujeon-Gangneung route, enhancing regional accessibility.

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

The Financial Services Commission plans to closely monitor the financial market and implement preemptive stabilization measures if necessary.
Chairman Lee Ok-won emphasized the importance of financial market stability while assessing domestic and international market conditions.
Participants shared their outlook for the economy and financial markets next year, discussing various risk factors.

[2025-12-16]Controversy over inclusion of tar in tobacco harmful substance tests

There has been criticism that including tar in the process of disclosing harmful substances in tobacco does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Food and Drug Administration stated that they will disclose all major harmful substances.
The government explained that the law on managing tobacco harmfulness does not limit the test and disclosure targets to single substances.

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

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that road weather risk information and observation data will be fully accessible to the public starting from the 15th.
Road weather risk information will be provided in real-time through navigation apps and electronic road signs.
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.

[2025-12-16]Health Lifestyle Support Fund Introduces Automatic Deduction System

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 points.
The preventive pilot project area has been expanded from 15 to 50 regions, allowing more people to participate.