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Gov't adopts rules for stable supply of key resources

Korea has approved an enforcement decree to strengthen the country's preparedness for supply disruptions of key resources, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

Jan 14, 2025By Yonhap

Gov't adopts rules for stable supply of key resources

Gov't designates Jan. 27 as temporary holiday

The government on Tuesday designated Jan. 27 as a temporary holiday in an effort to stimulate private consumption and promote domestic tourism ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Jan 14, 2025By Yonhap

Gov't designates Jan. 27 as temporary holiday

Seoul to set up export strategies for all possible scenarios under Trump

Korea will set up tailored strategies for different scenarios in the wake of potential changes in the U.S. trade policy following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next week, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

Jan 14, 2025By Yonhap

Seoul to set up export strategies for all possible scenarios under Trump

Korea's ICT exports jump 24 % in Dec. on robust chip demand

Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products jumped 24 percent in December from a year earlier, helped by robust sales of semiconductors, government data showed Tuesday.

Jan 14, 2025By Yonhap

Korea's ICT exports jump 24 % in Dec. on robust chip demand

9 injured in 43-car pileup on icy highway in Goyang

Nine people were injured after 43 cars were involved in a pileup on an icy highway near a junction in Goyang, just north of Seoul, officials said Tuesday.

Jan 14, 2025By Yonhap

9 injured in 43-car pileup on icy highway in Goyang

Government-dispatched caregiver accused of child abuse for 'disciplining' toddler

A woman dispatched through a government-operated child care service has been accused of assaulting a toddler under her care. Police are investigating the allegations.

Jan 14, 2025By KTimes

Government-dispatched caregiver accused of child abuse for 'disciplining' toddler

Transport ministry to overhaul safety systems for air, ground transport in 2025

The transport ministry said Monday it will implement comprehensive safety reforms across the aviation sector and other transportation systems in 2025 with an emphasis on preventing accidents and enhancing safety standards.

Jan 13, 2025By Yonhap

Transport ministry to overhaul safety systems for air, ground transport in 2025

K-water showcases cutting-edge water management technologies at CES 2025

The Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) showcased the country’s cutting-edge water management technologies at the CES 2025 tech trade show in Las Vegas, marking a significant step toward expanding its global exports, company officials said Monday.

Jan 13, 2025By Jung Da-hyun

K-water showcases cutting-edge water management technologies at CES 2025

Male parental leave reaches record high, surpassing 40,000 in 2024

As of November last year, three in 10 people taking parental leave were men, a record high and a 20 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor on Monday. The number of male workers taking parental leave is expected to surpass 40,000 for the first time when December’s figures are included.

Jan 13, 2025By Jung Da-hyun