On July 7, Siheung City opened the “Gyeonggi Siheung SNU Pharmaceutical Bio-Pharmaceutical Human Resources Training Center” on the 5th floor of the Education Cooperation Building at Seoul National University's Siheung Campus and began full-scale educational operations. The establishment of this center follows the completion of educational facilities and equipment construction through collaboration between Gyeonggi Province, Siheung City, and Seoul National University, following the selection of the center as a recipient of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Bio Regional Campus Program
President Lee Jae-myung met with Cardinal Yoo Hyung-sik, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, who is visiting South Korea, for about 40 minutes starting at 2 p.m. on the 7th. President Lee Jae-myung expressed his delight over the active exchanges between South Korea and the Holy See since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1963, and expressed his hope to further strengthen the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two sides. He also expressed his expectation for the role of Cardinal Yu, who is the first Korean to hold the position of Secretary of the Congregation f
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will co-host the 12th Jeju International Cruise Forum (2025 ASIA Cruise Forum Jeju) with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province from July 10 to July 12 for three days in Jeju Island. The Jeju International Cruise Forum is Asia's leading cruise industry forum, held annually since 2013. It has contributed to the development of Asia's cruise industry by providing a platform for key stakeholders in the region to share the latest industry trends and discuss collaboration opportunities. This year, under the theme of “2035 Asia Cruise Vision – Sail
President Lee Jae-myung hosted more than 160 people, including national heroes and veterans' families, for a ceremony titled ‘National Service Month, President's Invitation’ on Sunday. The event was organized to convey respect and gratitude for the sacrifices and dedication of those who have served the country by gathering national meritorious people and veterans' families in the highest honor, the presidential office said. “This is a meaningful occasion where the modern history of challenge and response has come together in the name of patriotism,” President Lee said in his remarks to all, ad
Kananaskis, Canada – June 17 (local time) — President Lee Jae-myung, currently in Kananaskis, Canada to attend the G7 Summit, held a 30-minute summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the afternoon of the 17th. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to lay the foundation for a forward-looking relationship between South Korea and Japan. Emphasizing mutual respect and trust, both leaders committed to enhancing dialogue between their respective governments to further develop bilateral ties. The summit also included discussions on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual i
Pilkocospharm Co., Ltd. Signs MOU with Gyeongbuk Silkworm & Insect Business Center for Joint Development of Next-Generation Bio-Fillers Pilkocospharm Co., Ltd. (CEO Jung Hoon-cheol) is partnering with the Gyeongbuk Silk & Insect Business Center to embark on the development of next-generation bio-fillers. On June 12, the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Silkworm & Insect Business Center in Sangju, Gyeongbuk, agreeing to collaborate on the development of dermal fillers using insect-derived biological resources, including silkworm cocoons. This agree
On the 9th, President Lee Jae-myung convened the second meeting of the Emergency Economic Inspection Task Force (TF), calling for urgent and practical measures to address the continued burden of inflation on the Korean public. "Increasing prices are placing too much pain on our people," President Lee stated firmly during the session. "We must swiftly grasp the current situation and actively pursue all possible countermeasures." The President stressed that government response must be accelerated and empowered, noting that in future meetings, key working-level officials such as deputy ministers,
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
At the 2025 Jeju AI International Film Festival, domestic and international experts gathered to discuss the possibility of coexistence between artificial intelligence (AI) and art. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 9th that the “AI & Art Forum” was held at the Jeju Content Promotion Agency's Be IN+ Performance Hall as the second day of the “2025 Jeju AI International Film Festival.” The Leaders' Dialogue, held in the first part of the forum, explored the direction of technology and art in the AI era under the theme “Technology (術); Art (術). The Art of Coexistence (術).”
On the 6th, the Office of the President announced plans to reorganize the government to implement President Lee Jae-myung's national policy agenda. The Office of the President stated that it will focus on reorganizing the government into a responsible, future-oriented, and competent organization that works for the people, in line with its commitment to a government of national sovereignty. First, to address the shortcomings of the previous administration's presidential office in overseeing national affairs, the National Affairs Situation Room will be expanded and reorganized to serve as a clea