Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

 Korea Implements Policy to Control Safety of Korean Grape Exports to TaiwanSejong, 14 August 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) enforced the Pre-registration Policy for Grape Exports to Taiwan (hereafter cited as the pre-registration pol...

Aug 14,2024

Ministry of Economy and Finance

In July 2024, the employment rate for those aged 15 and above reached 63.3% (+0.1%p), marking the highest level for 30 consecutive months. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate recorded a historic low of 2.5% (a decrease of 0.2 %p).   * Employment indicators for July (2023→2024, %): ...

Aug 14,2024

Bank of Korea

□The Export Price Index (KRW basis) increased 0.7 percent from the previous month. o The index increased 12.9 percent over the last 12 months. □The Import Price Index (KRW basis) increased 0.4 percent from the previous month. o It increased 9.8 percent over the la...

Aug 13,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Dukgeun Ahn held a conference on August 13 at the Textile Center in Seoul with Korea’s textile and fashion companies and relevant experts, where he announced the Textile and Fashion Industry Competitiveness Strategy (“Strategy&rdquo...

Aug 13,2024

Cultural Heritage Administration

 Beat the Heat This Summer! Challenge Yourself with a Walk in a Buddhist Temple Grove with Kkot Seunim (Flower Monk)! - Aiming to Combat Climate Change and Revitalize Local Communitiesthrough the Activation of Buddhist Natural Heritage…Ambassador Appointment Ceremony Fo...

Aug 13,2024

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

 Korea’s Chicken Products Enter UK MarketIn May this year, Korea’s samgyetang made its way to the EU, and now samgyetang and other diverse heat-treated chicken products such as frozen fried chicken and chicken dumplings enter the UK market.Sejong, 13 August 2024 — The M...

Aug 13,2024

Financial Services Commission

The Financial Services Commission held a meeting with private sector experts, financial industry groups, and officials from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Financial Security Institute (FSI) and introduced a roadmap to bring about improvements to network separation in...

Aug 13,2024

Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

 121 heroes are honored for their contributions to Korea’s independence, including three activists from Cuba and one from Hawaii, eleven participants of the March 1st Movement from the Won family in Wonju, and twelve participants of the Righteous Army. This year's awards recogn...

Aug 12,2024

Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

 Experience Zone "Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting, and Music of the Provisional Government of Korea" will be held from August 14 to September 1. Educational program "Liberation Party: Let’s Celebrate Liberation Together!" features a food experience related to key figures of the P...

Aug 12,2024

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- The largest Marine Protected District on the eastern coast and a habitat for marine protected species such as Asian surfgrass The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on August 6 that it would expand the designation of the Homi Peninsula in Pohang, Gyeongsang...

Aug 12,2024