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Ministry of SMEs and Startups
MSS held a meeting with Korean startups that will collaborate with OpenAI
On January 30, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister OH Youngju) held a meeting with thirteen startups that will participate in a collaborative program with OpenAI, a global leader in AI technology. The meeting was held at the Seoul Startup Alliance & Space and was...
Feb 06,2024
Financial Services Commission
FSC Holds Meeting and Announces Plans to Upgrade Rules on Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung of the Financial Services Commission presided over a meeting with officials from related organizations and industry groups on February 6 and announced plans to improve rules on corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The measures are aimed at stre...
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Spend the Lunar New Year at Cheong Wa Dae with “The Daring New Year of the Dragon” Event
Feb. 9–11: Cultural events for the Lunar New Year at Cheong Wa Dae include story concerts exploring its history, culture, and nature, along with tea ceremonies to share blessingsFeb. 9–12: Each day, 400 visitors, as well as 100 more who are born in the Year of the Dra...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
MOEF Releases ‘Summary of Budget for FY 2024’
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) released a booklet titled ‘Summary of Budget for FY 2024’ on February 5. The booklet provides a detailed information on the government’s fiscal operations, based on the 2024 budget approved by the National Assembly in 2023. The bookl...
1st VM Kim Holds Investor Relations Meeting in London
First Vice Minister Kim Byoung-hwan convened an Investor Relations session with global investors in London on February 5. During the meeting, he provided insights into the current state of the Korean Economy as well as the policy directions, and discussed the progress and future ...
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
With Great Interest in Korean Food Culture, Approximately 7,000 People Visited Korean Food Booth in 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games
With Great Interest in Korean Food Culture, Approximately 7,000 People Visited Korean Food Booth in 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games “Korean food is very colorful, and remarkable care and effort going into the making catch my eyes,” said Japanese figure skater ...
Bank of Korea
Official Foreign Reserves(January 2024)
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Feb 05,2024
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Korea and Australia discuss cooperation in critical minerals, natural gas and CCS
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Dukgeun Ahn met with Madeleine King, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, on February 2 in Seoul to discuss bilateral cooperation measures in energy and resources areas, including critical minerals, carb...
FSC and MOIS Sign MOU to Bolster Prudential Supervision on MG Community Credit Cooperatives
The Financial Services Commission announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations to bolster supervision over MG Community Credit Cooperatives (MGCCC) on F...
Korea Seeks to Grow Global Market for Korean Food to Reach USD 224 Billion (KRW 300 Trillion) and Increase Michelin-Starred Korean Restaurants Threefold
Korea Seeks to Grow Global Market for Korean Food to Reach USD 224 Billion (KRW 300 Trillion) and Increase Michelin-Starred Korean Restaurants ThreefoldThe agriculture ministry and private-sector experts have put their heads together and worked out the recently ann...