Comprehensive overhaul of insurance sales commission system… Strengthening protection of policyholders' rights Financial Services Commission introduces maintenance fees and expands fee disclosure… Phased implementation by 2027 The Financial Services Commission has announced a new plan to overhaul the insurance sales commission system to protect the rights of insurance policyholders and foster a sound insurance business environment. This overhaul is being implemented as a follow-up measure to the 5th Insurance Reform Conference held in December last year. The FSC stated, “The basic goal of this
South Korea and Japan to operate ‘Korea-Japan dedicated immigration checkpoints’ at airports for the month of June Targeted at tourists who have visited within the past year... to facilitate quick entry The governments of South Korea and Japan will set up and operate ‘Korea-Japan dedicated immigration checkpoints’ at major airports in both countries for the month of June. This measure was established to promote tourism between the two countries and simplify entry procedures. According to the Ministry of Justice, the dedicated immigration checkpoints will be available to visitors from the other
“National Fitness 100,” a free fitness assessment program supporting healthy lifestyles, introduces a more detailed fitness certification system... Providing more precise diagnostics and customized exercise prescriptions. The “National Fitness 100” program, a nationwide sports welfare service that promotes physical fitness and health through scientific measurement and customized exercise prescriptions, will be relaunched with an enhanced fitness certification system. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ‘National Fitness 100’ is available free of charge at 75 National Fitn
Shenzhen, China, May 26, 2025 — The closing ceremony and award ceremony for the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final were successfully held today in Shenzhen. Now in its ninth year, the competition saw participation from over 100 countries and regions, more than 2,000 universities, and over 210,000 students and faculty members, making it the largest event in its history. Following regional preliminaries, 179 teams from 48 countries advanced to the global finals. The competition featured intense competition across three main tracks: Practice, Innovation, and Programming. Eighteen outst
Shanghai, June 3, 2025 -- The Manufacturing Digitalization Expo (Shanghai), organized by Digit Events Ltd., will be held from June 17 to 19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. ‘World of Digitalization (WOD)’, a platform dedicated to leveraging digital technology to support the real economy, is Digit Events' flagship brand. The Manufacturing Digitalization Expo is the world's first specialized exhibition focused on the entire digitalization scenario for the manufacturing industry, with over 200 leading companies from 10 countries and regions expected to participate this year. Over 20
The Rural Development Administration announced that it will hold the “2025 Smart Agriculture Technology Standardization Academic Symposium” on June 12 at the International Conference Hall of its headquarters (Jeonju, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province) in collaboration with the Korea Agency for Agricultural Technology and Rural Development. This academic symposium has been organized to share the latest technological trends in the field of smart agriculture and international standardization strategies, and to derive the direction for the operation and development of national standards for
On the 9th, the Jeollanam-do Office of Education announced that, based on the analysis results of the 2025 academic year College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), the academic performance of Jeollanam-do students is gradually improving compared to the national average. In particular, the percentage of students in the lower performance bracket has decreased significantly, confirming the practical results of policies aimed at improving basic academic skills. The Ministry of Education announced the analysis results of the 2025 CSAT on June 9, about six months earlier than usual. However, without st
The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education and national universities within the province have joined forces to build a sustainable regional education ecosystem. On the 9th, the Jeonbuk Office of Education signed a business agreement with Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju National University of Education, and National Gunsan University in the auditorium on the 2nd floor of its main office and held an “Education Cooperation Declaration Ceremony.” The purpose of the agreement is for the education office and universities to collaborate in actively responding to changing educ
The Gyeonggi-do Office of Education held a special session on the theme of “A New Direction for Education: Cooperation between Local Communities and Public Education” at the 11th International Conference on Education in Botanical Gardens (ICEBG) held at COEX on the 9th. The 11th International Conference on Education in Botanical Gardens and Arboreta is held to share educational ideas from botanical gardens and arboreta around the world and promote the excellence of domestic and international botanical garden and arboretum education. The conference, which runs from the 9th to the 13th, is being
President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit call with US President Donald Trump on the evening of the 6th and agreed to work closely together for the development of the ROK-US alliance, according to a written briefing by spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.The two leaders also agreed to work toward reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement on tariff negotiations between the two countries as soon as possible, and to encourage tangible results in working-level negotiations. The phone call between the two leaders took place at 10 p.m. and lasted approximately 20 minutes. President Trump first congratula
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Fair Play Menarini International Award, 29th Award Ceremony marked by waves of emotion
Entertainment · Broadcasting
The Rose, the first Korean band to perform at Coachella, confirms Seoul concert on August 30 for “Once Upon a WRLD”
Culture · Events
Incheon Port Authority kicks off the 6th Incheon International Marine Forum in Songdo, Incheon, to look into the future of the global marine industry
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Seocho Symphony Orchestra to hold performances in Berlin, Germany, and London, England, commemorating the 80th anniversary of liberation and the 75th anniversary of the Korean War
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Gyeonggi Province to hold its largest job fair for middle-aged and older workers on the 9th. 1,000 jobs to be filled.
International
Jeju's soul resonates in Rome... Singing of the pain and reconciliation of Jeju 4·3
International
Seoul City establishes a foothold for K-Beauty and fashion to enter the European market, promoting Milan as a base
Medical · Health
Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease among infants and young children! Follow preventive measures and maintain good hygiene to stay healthy.
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Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Injured patients account for the largest proportion of hospitalized patients; falls are the main cause
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WHO and international health experts visit Wanju local food production sites