On August 5 in Incheon, the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, together with the World Bank, co-hosted the APEC Global Digital and AI Forum at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. The forum was held as a follow-up to the Digital and AI Ministers’ Meeting, bringing together government officia
On August 4, rival parties in the National Assembly reignited fierce confrontation over proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, leading to the return of a legislative filibuster for the first time in nearly a year.The Democratic Party of Korea described the bill as legislation “returning broadc
On August 4, the National Assembly approved major revisions to the Grain Management Act and the Partial Amendment to the Act on Distribution and Price Stabilization of Agricultural and Fishery Products. The new amendments aim to strengthen the framework for responding swiftly to instability in the s
On August 4, South Korea’s military began the process of dismantling anti-North Korea loudspeakers positioned along the inter-Korean border, in line with President Lee Jaemyeong’s call for “restoring trust between the two Koreas.”The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the operation, stating, “We
On the afternoon of July 29, President Lee Jae-myung received a comprehensive report on the current status of Korea-US trade negotiations and led a discussion about the country's future response strategies.According to spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong, President Lee convened a meeting with key cabinet min
Actor Cho Jin-woong will help mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation with a meaningful role at this year’s national commemoration.The Ministry of Interior and Safety announced on July 28 that Cho Jin-woong will lead the national ceremony at the “80th Liberation Day Celebration” and the fest
On July 28, the same day that representatives of medical interns offered a formal apology to a patients’ group, medical school professors nationwide asserted that the government, National Assembly, and university presidents should be the ones issuing responsible apologies to the public and the medic
President Lee Jae-myung, on July 25, visited the SPC Samlip Siwha factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, where a serious industrial accident had recently occurred. Speaking on-site, President Lee underscored the urgent need to “create a society in which nobody dies at work, and to ensure all workpla
President Lee Jae-myung declared the swift relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, its affiliated agencies, related enterprises, and state-funded organizations to Busan, as part of his ongoing commitment to regional development. Speaking at the "Listening to Busan’s Voice" town hall held
President Lee Jae-myung declared six cities and counties as 'special disaster zones' on July 22, following severe damage from recent torrential rains. Kang Yu-jeong, spokesperson for the presidential office, officially announced at 6:44 p.m. that Gapyeong in Gyeonggi Province; Seosan and Yesan in So
South Korean presidential envoys have visited the United Kingdom and India to personally deliver President's letters to key figures, signaling a renewed commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.On July 17, the delegation to the United Kingdom presented a personal letter to Jonathan Powell, the
On July 17th, President Lee Jae-myeong called for thorough inspections and swift responses in regions expected to experience casualties from ongoing nationwide torrential rains.During his opening remarks at the 4th Senior Secretary’s Meeting, which took place in the presidential office’s video confe
The Bangucheon Petroglyphs have officially been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.On July 12 local time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, currently convening in Paris, France, decided to include the Petroglyphs along the Banguc
A special investigation team led by Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki, currently probing allegations related to First Lady Kim Kun-hee, carried out sweeping raids on more than ten locations linked to the so-called “Yangpyeong Expressway Preferential Treatment" scandal.On July 14, prosecutors deployed i
At his first State Affairs Ministerial Meeting under the Lee Jae-myung administration, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on July 10 emphasized the government's commitment to thoroughly monitoring both the implementation of real estate loan regulations and the effectiveness of support measures for housing
President Lee Jae-myung held a meeting with Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik, who is currently visiting Korea, at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the 7th. During the meeting, they discussed the potential visit of Pope Leo XIV to Korea, particularly in light of the upcoming World Youth Day scheduled to take
Former President Yoon Seok-yeol is once again at a crossroads after just four months since his release, as prosecutors move to have him re-detained.On July 6, the special investigative team led by Special Counsel Cho Eun-seok announced it had requested a detention warrant against former President Yo
The Presidential Office announced on July 7 that it will create a dedicated 'Youth Coordinator' position responsible for improving the lives of young people in South Korea through targeted policy initiatives. The selection process for the role will be conducted through a fair and blind recruitment s
The South Korean government has announced the commencement of an on-site investigation at ten locations, including Ganghwa Island and the Han River estuary, over concerns about potential inflow of wastewater from North Korea's Pyongsan uranium refinery plant.According to the Nuclear Safety and Secur
President Lee Jae-myung presented appointment and commission certificates to seven key government officials, including newly appointed Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, at the presidential office on the morning of July 4.The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, National Planning Committe
