[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.

[2025-12-16]Need for Korean-specific Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnostic Criteria Highlighted

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency found that symptoms of Korean frontotemporal dementia patients differ significantly from those of Western patients.
Korean patients showed less memory impairment and depression, but more disinhibition symptoms.
Researchers emphasized the need for new diagnostic criteria that reflect Korean-specific characteristics.

[2025-12-16]Korea-UK FTA Improvement Negotiations Concluded

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy concluded the Korea-UK FTA improvement negotiations in London and signed a joint declaration.
The negotiations eased the origin criteria for major exports like automobiles and K-food, and improved visa systems.
New trade norms such as digital trade regulations and supply chain stabilization cooperation were also introduced.