The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the 39th Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The main agenda included expanding tourism exchanges and revitalizing regional tourism between the two countries.
Various cooperation measures in the tourism industry were discussed, especially marking the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization.

The National AI Strategy Committee has unveiled an action plan to achieve world No.1 in Physical AI by 2030.
The plan focuses on expanding data centers and accelerating AI transformation in key industries.
The committee will gather opinions from various sectors to finalize the plan.

President Lee Jae-myung and Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during their summit.
The two countries will establish a hotline and sign a police cooperation MOU, expanding cooperation in infrastructure, key minerals, and climate change response.
They also pledged close cooperation on regional and international issues, including the Korean Peninsula and ASEAN relations.

Kim Hye-kyung attended the year-end dinner inviting Buddhist leaders for national unity.
The event was attended by over 130 Buddhist leaders and representatives from major Buddhist sects.
Kim discussed the role of Buddhism in society and expressed hope for the event to unite the hearts of the people.

President Lee Jae-myung received briefings from government departments and affiliated agencies at the Sejong Convention Center.
The briefings were broadcast live to directly show the blueprint of the people’s sovereignty government.
President Lee emphasized responsible administration and fair governance, directing active administration from all departments and related agencies.

The National Fire Agency is focusing all efforts on searching for the last missing person at the Gwangju collapse site.
Three people have been rescued so far, all confirmed dead, and search operations are ongoing using heavy machinery and advanced equipment.
The agency plans to prioritize the safety of rescuers while concentrating on finding the last buried individual.