[2026-01-11]Government Conducts Promotions for Generals Below Major General

The government conducted promotions for generals below the rank of major general on January 9.
A total of 41 officers were promoted to major general and 77 to brigadier general across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
The promotion rates for non-military academy graduates and female officers have significantly increased, with a focus on selecting talent from diverse backgrounds and specialties.

[2026-01-11]Ministry of SMEs and Startups Hosts AI Startup Meeting in Silicon Valley

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups held a meeting with seven AI startups participating in the ‘Super Gap Startup Global IR in Silicon Valley’ in San Francisco.
The meeting aimed to listen to the global expansion plans of AI startups and gather suggestions and difficulties they face.
The event will be attended by over 100 participants, including global corporations, U.S. state governments, and foreign investors, for networking.

[2026-01-11]Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed at Duck Farm in Naju, Jeollanam-do

The Central Accident Management Headquarters for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza announced that H5N9 avian influenza was confirmed at a duck farm in Naju, Jeollanam-do.
To review the outbreak situation and strengthen quarantine measures, a meeting was held with relevant agencies and local governments.
Quarantine measures such as culling at the affected farm, epidemiological investigations, and a temporary movement ban have been implemented.