The Ministry of Defense has appointed Jeong Bit-na as the new spokesperson effective December 15, 2025.
Jeong Bit-na joined Yonhap News in 2011 and has worked as a reporter, including as a correspondent in Brussels.
The Ministry expects Jeong to actively communicate with the public and contribute to restoring trust in the military.

On December 15, 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 reports on excavation progress, religious rituals, and offerings.
The remains, whose identities have not yet been confirmed, will be stored at the Ministry of Defense’s excavation and identification unit.

Sustainable forest management requires the safety of workers.
In the past five years, about 15 workers have died annually in forest projects, with around 1,000 injuries occurring each year.
The Korea Forest Service is pushing for the inclusion of safety management costs and stricter penalties, emphasizing that safety should be seen as an investment rather than a cost.

The Korea Coast Guard, Korea Aerospace Administration, and 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 fields attended the workshop to discuss ways to improve satellite utilization and cooperation.
Director Yeo Seong-su emphasized the critical role of satellites in establishing the Maritime Domain Awareness system and pledged continued cooperation for successful project implementation.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the initiation of supervision of Booyoung Housing headquarters.
Recently, subcontractor workers of Booyoung Housing staged high-altitude protests due to unpaid wages.
The ministry sternly warned Booyoung Housing to pay subcontractor fees to resolve the wage arrears issue.

The Ministry of Justice held the appointment ceremony for the Second Correctional Policy Advisory Committee on December 15, 2025, at the Government Complex in Gwacheon.
This committee serves as a comprehensive advisory body for correctional policy and inmate treatment.
It was launched to establish a foundation for future-oriented correctional policy.