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Government to Inspect Country of Origin Labeling and Safety of Agricultural and Fishery Products, including Online Platforms, in Preparation for Chuseok Holiday: - Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, and Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to do intensive inspection of country of origin labeling and safety of agricultural and fishery products for gifts and food offering for ancestral rites during the Chuseok Speci..; 2024.08.29

Drastic Simplification of Application Process for Low-Speed Vessel Operation Support: Change of application process for support for low-speed vessel operation from application upon arrival to annual application in advance The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced that it will simplify the application process to increase participation in the “Low-Speed Vessel Operation Sys..; 2024.08.29

Korea Tourist Souvenir Contest names 25 winning entries: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on Aug. 27 announced the 25 winning works of this year's Korea Tourist Souvenir Contest. Clockwise from left are keyboard caps featuring dancheong (traditional decorative coloring), a deluxe gamseonok (persimmon) set, l..; 2024.08.29

Korean meal event in Mexico gets near-unanimous praise: Mexican workers eat Korean food as part of the event K-Food Meal Day running from Aug. 19-21 at a manufacturing company located in an industrial complex in Monterrey, Mexico. (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) By Park Hye Ri An event in Mexico has introduced Korean food to 3,000 worke..; 2024.08.29

2024 Korea Fintech Week Kicks Off on August 27: 2024 Korea Fintech Week kicks off on August 27 with major fintech businesses, financial companies, related organizations, academic institutions, and foreign governments and organizations at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. The expo will be held for three days between August 27 to 29 under the..; 2024.08.28

Busan hosts Int'l Geological Congress with 7,000 experts: The International Geological Congress on Aug. 26 was opened at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, or BEXCO, in Busan. (Yonhap News) By Israa Mohamed Experts from 121 countries have gathered in Busan for the world's most prestigious conference on geology. Known as "the geology Olympics," the..; 2024.08.28

Export growth hits 10 months, trade surplus streak reaches 14: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said exports through last month rose for the 10th consecutive month and the trade surplus posted its 14 straight month. Shown is Pier 7 of Busan New Port opened on April 5 in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. By Gil Kyuyoung The nation's 10th consecutive..; 2024.08.28

12 strategic techs to get KRW 30T investment over 5 years: The Ministry of Science and ICT on Aug. 26 announced at a meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology investment of KRW 30 trillion over five years in 12 national strategic technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cutting-edge bio and quantum. (iclicka..; 2024.08.28

Gov't think tank rebrands itself as trade security consultant: Minister for Trade Cheong Inkyo on Aug. 23 gives the welcoming speech at an event marking Trade and Security Day at COEX Mall in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) By Kim Seon Ah The Korea Security Agency of Trade and Industry (KOSTI), a think tank under the Minist..; 2024.08.28

‘Seoul ODA International Conference’ Designs Development Cooperation for Coming Generations - 17th Seoul ODA International Conference to be held under theme of 'Sustainable Development Cooperation for Future Generations': 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minister: Cho Tae-yul) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (President: Chang Won Sam, hereinafter KOICA) will co-host the 17th Seoul ODA* International Conference on Wednesday, September 4, at Lotte Hotel (Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul). * Official Develo..; 2024.08.27

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