Jang In-sik, the acting commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, officially took office on the 12th.
He began his duties by holding a video conference with nationwide commanders instead of a formal inauguration ceremony.
Jang emphasized prioritizing the safety of citizens and strengthening maritime order enforcement.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare held the 4th Righteous Persons Review Committee of 2025 and recognized three individuals, including the late Ko Myung-ho, as righteous persons.
These individuals sacrificed their lives to save others in danger outside of their official duties.
The government will provide compensation, funeral protection, and medical benefits to the families of the righteous persons.
The National Institute of Crop Science held the ‘2025 Reclaimed Land Farming Technology Conference’ on December 12.
Over 70 participants, including the Reclaimed Land Farming Council and farmers, shared the latest technologies and research results.
The government plans to develop reclaimed land into a complex grain production site and a hub for smart agriculture.
A forum on improving agricultural safety and health was held at the National Assembly on December 12.
Experts from academia, industry, research, and government, as well as agricultural organizations, discussed policies to prevent agricultural work-related accidents.
The Rural Development Administration is working on various safety technologies and education programs to reduce agricultural work-related fatalities by 20%.
The Rural Development Administration received the Prime Minister’s Commendation in the 2024 Government Performance Evaluation for administrative management capabilities.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that the agency has been recognized as an excellent institution.
The achievement is attributed to efficient organizational management and continuous innovation.
The Rural Development Administration has forecast rain or snow nationwide from the 13th to the 14th.
Heavy snow is expected in the central inland regions, prompting the dissemination of crop and agricultural facility management guidelines.
Farmers are advised to reinforce facilities and prepare snow removal equipment in advance.