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The KTX-Eum train, with a top speed of 260 km/h, will begin new service on the Donghae Line from Gangneung to Busan, and new stops like Shin Haeundae will be added to the existing Seoul (Cheongnyangni) to Busan route.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced plans to fully deploy the KTX-Eum on the Jungang and Donghae Lines, enabling travel within the central and east coast regions in about three hours.
This deployment is expected to connect Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gangwon regions into a one-day living area, boosting tourism demand and regional development.

Financial authorities will closely monitor the market and implement preemptive stabilization measures if necessary.
Chairman Lee Ok-won emphasized the importance of financial market stability while assessing domestic and international market conditions.
Participants discussed next year’s economic growth and financial market outlook, examining various risk factors.

There are concerns that including tar in the list of harmful substances for tobacco testing does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated they will disclose all major harmful substances.
Smishing messages have increased following the recent data breach at Coupang, requiring heightened vigilance.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) announced that road hazard weather information and road weather observation data will be fully open to the public from the 15th.
This service, provided in real-time through navigation apps and road electronic signboards, is now freely accessible to everyone.
The KMA plans to complete the installation of road weather observation networks by 2027 and continuously expand the road hazard weather information service.

The Ministry of Defense held a joint enshrinement ceremony for 141 Korean War casualties at the Seoul National Cemetery.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, and included a report on the excavation progress and religious rituals.
The remains will undergo identification procedures before being returned to their families.

From now on, the Health Practice Support Fund given to hypertension and diabetes patients for practicing healthy lifestyles will be automatically deducted from their medical bills.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service announced improvements to the pilot project to enhance health management for patients with hypertension, diabetes, and health risk factors.
With this improvement, patients can pay their medical bills using their points without needing a health practice card, and the preventive pilot project area will be expanded to 50 regions.