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Grants have been a significant help during tough times.
This press release highlights the positive impact of these grants.
For more details, please refer to the attached file.

The Ministry of Defense has appointed Jeong Bit-na as the new spokesperson effective December 15, 2025.
Jeong joined Yonhap News in 2011 and has extensive experience as a reporter, including covering defense policies and military affairs.
He is expected to effectively communicate defense policies to the public and actively engage with citizens.

The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War remains at the Seoul National Cemetery on December 15, presided over by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and included reports on excavation progress, religious rituals, and floral tributes.
The remains will undergo identification procedures before being returned to their families.

Sustainable forest management requires the safety of workers.
In the past five years, approximately 15 workers have died and 1,000 have been injured annually in forest operations.
The Korea Forest Service is implementing measures such as including safety management costs and strengthening penalties.

The Korea Coast Guard, the Korea Aerospace Administration, and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute held a joint training to enhance the efficient operation and utilization of microsatellite systems.
Approximately 100 experts from government departments, research institutions, and satellite development and operation fields attended the workshop to discuss practical ways to improve satellite utilization and cooperation.
Director Yeo Seong-su emphasized the crucial role of satellites in establishing the Maritime Domain Awareness system and pledged continued cooperation for the successful development and utilization of microsatellite systems.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced it will begin an inspection of Booyoung Housing’s headquarters from December 15.
This follows incidents where subcontractor workers protested due to unpaid wages.
The ministry will focus on checking for violations related to wage arrears and take strict actions if any laws are broken.