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Ministry of SMEs and Startups
MSS released the results of a survey on entrepreneurs with disabilities for 2022
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister OH Youngju) released the results of a recent survey on entrepreneurs with disabilities for 2022. The survey on entrepreneurs with disabilities has been conducted and published every two years. However, starting in 2024, du...
Apr 03,2024
Cultural Heritage Administration
Essential National Heritage Policy Briefing for Timor Leste Delegation
Essential National Heritage Policy Briefing for Timor Leste Delegation - Cultural Heritage Administration introduces the K-Heritage System and heritage protection system to key local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Arts and Culture of Timor-Leste (April 3) -The Cultu...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
1st VM Kim Meets with BNY Mellon’s Chair of International
First Vice Minister Kim Byoung-hwan met with Chairman of International at Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) Hani Kablawi on April 3 at the Government Complex-Seoul. At the meeting, they discussed global economic outlook and VM Kim elaborated on the government’s Improvement Mea...
Experts' Roundtable on Macroeconomic Affairs
On April 3, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok convened the Experts’ Roundtable on Macroeconomic Affairs with macroeconomics experts from major investment banks (IB) and research institutions at the Government Complex-Seoul. Above all, the meeting participants agreed that Kore...
MSS has selected venture capital funds worth a KRW 0.9 trillion to drive early recovery of venture capital investment
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Minister OH Youngju) announced on March 29 that it has finalized the selection of venture capital funds for the first round of regular investment for a fund of funds in 2024. A total of KRW 446.3 billion was invested to establish forty-six ve...
Apr 02,2024
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Reviewing the Impact of the Continuing Unrest in the Red Sea on Maritime Imports and Exports
- Vice-Minister of Oceans and Fisheries reviews the impact of the prolonged crisis on import and export logistics on March 21st On March 21st (Thursday), 2:00 PM, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister Kang Do-Hyung) held an Emergency Response Team meeting to...
Statistics Korea
Consumer Price Index in March 2024
□ The Consumer Price Index was 113.94(2020=100) in March 2024. The index increased 0.1 percent from the preceding month and rose 3.1 percent from the same month of the previous year. ◦ The index excluding food and energy was 110.42 in March 2024. The index increased 0.1 percen...
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
Largest Ever Increase in MPVA Commissioned Hospitals Will Take Place this Year
• The increase will and improve 'medical accessibility' by allowing convenient treatment near home• 176 new locations, including ophthalmology, dentistry, and large hospitals, are planned to be designated to meet the high demand of elderly veterans.• The scope of subsidy provided...
Consumer Price Index, March 2024
The Consumer Price Index was 113.94(2020=100) in March 2024. The index increased 0.1 percent from the preceding month and rose 3.1 percent from the same month of the previous year. Please refer to the attached pdf for the full report.
Financial Services Commission
FSC Introduces New Incentive Programs for Corporate Value-up Program
The Financial Services Commission held a meeting with relevant organizations and industry groups on April 2 and announced a set of new incentive programs planned for the Corporate Value-up Program. At the beginning of the meeting, FSC Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung delivered open...