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,
Health officials have announced that the number of illness reports has increased by 2.5 times compared to the same period last year. The rise is especially noticeable among children under 10 years old, with many cases coming from group facilities such as daycare centers and kindergartens. Experts emphasize that proper hygiene and prevention are more important than ever in places where children live and learn together. Group Facilities Require Careful ManagementDaycare centers and kindergartens bring many children together each day. This makes it easier for illnesses to spread quickly. To prote
Full-scale support for K-Beauty's global expansion... From practical strategies to intellectual property protection, all in one place! Focus on global expansion strategies through group affiliates Aliexpress and Lazada - Providing practical support such as IP protection know-how and one-on-one customized consulting Seoul, South Korea, June 9, 2025 -- Alibaba International Group has partnered with the Korea Cosmetic Association (KCA) to host the “K-Beauty Global Jump! Business & IP Strategy Conference” on June 17 (Tuesday) at Tradinoi in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to support the global expansion of
Kang Ha-neul and Ko Min-si race toward their final story amid a fierce storm. Genie TV Original ‘Your Taste’ (Produced by KT Studio Genie, Shortcake, Creator Han Jun-hee, Screenplay by Jung Soo-yoon, Directed by Park Dan-hee) has captivated audiences by portraying the lives of young adults who work hard and love passionately in a simple yet flavorful way, featuring Kang Haneul (as Han Beom-woo) and Go Min-si (as Mo Yeon-ju). Riding this momentum, “Your Taste” continues to gain popularity worldwide, not only in weekly viewership ratings but also on domestic OTT platforms. It has ranked in the t
“The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile” presented a special stage for those who are passionate about music. On the 6th, KBS 2TV's music talk show “The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile” aired, featuring the band N.Flying, music director Kang Seung-won, singer-songwriter So Su-bin, Milena, and the group ENHYPEN, who connected with the audience through diverse music and conversation. The “romantic band” N.Flying, who returned as a complete group after completing their military service, delivered a passionate performance of their hit song “Rooftop” and a song from their new album, “Songbird.” Aft
The 2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo, held over five days under the theme “Global K-Culture, Coloring the World,” closed on the 8th after attracting domestic and international tourists. The K-Culture Expo, which opened on the 4th, came to a close with the K-Talk Show “NoBack Tak Jae-hoon,” the Cheonan Foreigners' Festival, the closing ceremony, and the closing reception. Now in its third year, the K-Culture Expo showcased a variety of K-pop culture content blending culture and technology, reaffirming its reputation as Korea's leading comprehensive cultural industry expo. From K-pop performances suc
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced that it will hold a “UN War Veterans' Descendants Exchange Camp” from the 6th to the 12th in Seoul, Busan, Pyeongtaek, and other locations for six nights and seven days to pass on the bonds formed through the Korean War and UN participation to future generations. The UN Participating Nations' Descendants Exchange Camp, which began in 2009 and is now in its 16th year, has expanded its participation this year to include domestic and international university students, with over 50 students from the Ivy League in the United States, descendant
On the afternoon of May 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with a delegation from the Japan-Korea Economic Association, including Vice Chairman Aso Yutaka, who visited South Korea to attend the 57th Japan-Korea Economic Conference (May 27-28), and exchanged views on economic cooperation between the two countries. Minister Cho expressed gratitude for the Japan-Korea Economic Association's significant role in promoting exchanges and creating cooperation opportunities between companies of both countries, and urged the business communities of both countries to continue playing an acti
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, who visited South Korea to attend the Jeju Forum (May 28-29), and exchanged views on expanding economic cooperation between South Korea and Africa and strengthening the Secretariat's capabilities. Cho Tae-yul welcomed Mene's visit and expressed his appreciation for South Korea's efforts to support the implementation of the AfCFTA since its inception in 2021, noting that it is meaningful to further activate economic cooperation with the African contine
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) will launch the Integrated Health Hazard Information System on May 30, which will provide high-quality health hazard information operated by domestic government agencies and international organizations. Recently, with the increase in non-infectious health hazards such as liquid electronic cigarettes and humidifier sterilizers, public interest and demand for information on various types of hazards have been increasing. However, relevant information is scattered across different government ministries, making it difficult for the public to ac