The National AI Strategy Committee has unveiled an action plan to achieve world No.1 physical AI by 2030.
The plan focuses on expanding data centers and accelerating AI transformation in key industries.
The committee will gather opinions for 20 days and finalize the plan at the second general meeting.
President Lee Jae-myung and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The two countries will establish a hotline and sign a police cooperation MOU for the protection of their citizens.
They also pledged close cooperation on regional and international issues, including the Korean Peninsula and ASEAN relations.
The Rural Development Administration announced that black goat meat helps maintain gut microbiome balance and improve immune function in elderly dogs.
Researchers fed 12 elderly dogs aged 15 black goat meat for four weeks and compared changes in their gut microbiome.
The results showed a decrease in inflammation-related microbes and an increase in beneficial bacteria.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 2025 Korea-Africa Trade and Industry Cooperation Forum at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul.
The forum was attended by over 100 participants, including ambassadors from 12 African countries, businesspeople, and experts.
The forum aimed to review economic cooperation achievements and discuss future cooperation plans.
The Rural Development Administration has provided guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of medicinal crops post-harvest.
It is crucial to wash and dry the crops quickly to maintain their pharmacological properties, and to use appropriate drying methods based on the crop type.
Proper storage is essential to prevent spoilage and pest damage, with recommendations to use clean packaging and maintain low temperatures.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the Global Market Strategy Meeting on December 15.
The meeting discussed changes in the trade environment, export expansion, and investment attraction strategies with key trade officials and KOTRA regional directors.
The Ministry and KOTRA will hold a Global Market Entry Strategy Briefing on December 16.