[2025-12-16]System for Collecting E-cigarette Devices Established

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has signed a postal collection agreement for e-cigarette devices with Korea Post, Philip Morris Korea, and the Environmental Foundation.
Starting January next year, special collection envelopes will be provided, and e-cigarette devices will be collected through the postal network.
This agreement is expected to contribute significantly to resource recycling and circulation.

[2025-12-16]Ministry of Education Holds First AI Talent Development Task Force Meeting

The Ministry of Education announced that it will hold the first AI Talent Development Task Force meeting on December 16 at the Government Complex Seoul.
The task force was formed to identify new projects to respond to the AI era, with 19 experts from education, research, and industry participating.
The meeting will discuss AI ethics and plans for fostering regional universities.

[2025-12-16]Exercise Prevents Aging, Improves Muscle and Liver Function

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the National Institute of Health have confirmed that Biglycan, a hormone released through exercise, improves age-related muscle atrophy and fatty liver.
According to domestic research, 13.1% of elderly over 65 suffer from sarcopenia, which leads to activity disorders and chronic diseases.
Researchers have identified Biglycan as a key factor in simultaneously alleviating age-related muscle atrophy and fatty liver.

[2025-12-16]Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment Announces Heat Pump Promotion Plan

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a plan to promote the use of heat pumps.
The goal is to distribute 3.5 million heat pumps and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.18 million tons by 2035.
Support will be provided in various areas including regions without city gas, social welfare facilities, and agricultural heating systems.