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
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
1.15 million people have benefited from 'Connecting People's Finance' in 6 months. 'Connecting People's Finance', a comprehensive platform for people's finance, provides support from searching and selecting private and policy financial products to loan execution at once. 6 months since its launch! June 30, 2024 ~ December 31, 2024 4.5% increase compared to the existing KFI app About 3.15 million people have logged in, and about 1.15 million people have benefited. Product referrals, access to complex support, payment of dormant deposits, etc. 1,082,503 cases of policy-based microfinance product
Spousal Maternity Leave Expands on February 23rd ◆ Leave duration (Existing) 10 days (Reorganized) 20 days ◆ Start date (Existing) Start within 90 days of the birth date (Reorganization) Complete use within 120 days from the date of delivery ◆ Number of installments (Existing) 2 installments (Reorganized) 4 installments [News Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism]
Choice for a secure and happy retirement! Don't know how to prepare for retirement? Join the 'Retirement Preparation Service'! ■ What is the Elderly Preparation Service? It is a public service that helps people prepare for their old age by providing counselors who specialize in financial, health, leisure, and interpersonal relationships. - Finance: Customized financial planning and financial information on pensions, insurance, etc. - Health: Provides information on health practices such as healthcare, disease prevention, and stress relief. - Leisure: Provides leisure information such as travel
The Korea Institute for Christian Social Affairs (KICSA) has released a report on Protestant perceptions of major issues in Korean society, “2024 Protestant Perceptions of Major Social Issues: Multilayered Crisis in Korean Society,” has been published. The book compares the differences in perceptions between Protestants and non-Protestants in four areas: politics, religion, climate and ecology, and gender, and analyzes the nature of the multi-layered crisis facing Korean society. Each year, the organization has selected a major social issue and its connection to the Protestant faith to examine