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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Meets with UNFPA Executive Director Kanem
1. On March 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul met with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Natalia Kanem during the latter’s visit to Korea, where they discussed Korea-UNFPA cooperation. 2. Foreign Minister Cho appreciated the enhanced ...
Mar 06,2024
Outcome of 10th ROK-India Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)
- Strengthening of the strategic communication and cooperation with India, a key partner of the Global South with shared values - Enhancement of the collaboration in the defense industry, supply chains, critical technologies, and infrastructure - Consolidation of the value-...
Ministry of Gender Equality & Family
One-stop support to assist isolated and reclusive youths
One-stop support to assist isolated and reclusive youths -A pilot project to be launched to provide tailored support for isolated and reclusive youths mainly through 12 out-of-school youth support centers nationwide - -First nationwide survey to identify isolated and recl...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Consumer Price Index, February 2024
The Consumer Price Index was 113.77(2020=100) in February 2024. The index increased 0.5 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
Authorities Hold Meeting on Policy Finance to Discuss Operation of KRW5 Trillion Fund for MMEs
The Financial Services Commission held the 6th consultative body meeting on policy finance with related government ministries and policy financial institutions on March 6. FSC Vice Chairman Kim Soyoung presided over the meeting and delivered opening remarks where he emphasiz...
Consumer Prices Rose 3.1% in February
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% in February compared to that of last year (2.8% in January). While prices of agricultural products such as fruits (5.7% m-o-m, 20.9% y-o-y) have been rising due to sluggish harvest last year, the recent increase in global oil prices has bee...
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Minister YU attended the Opening Ceremony of INSPIRE Resort in Yeongjong Island in Incheon
Minister YU In Chon of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) visited INSPIRE Entertainment Resort (President Chen Si, INSPIRE) on March 5 (Tue) which opened its doors on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. During the opening ceremony, Minister YU stated, “The ope...
Expanding the criteria for fine exemption for business owners deceived into selling cigarettes to youths
Expanding the criteria for fine exemption for business owners deceived into selling cigarettes to youths The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family(MOGEF) announced on Wednesday, March 6 the enactment of the “Enforcement Decree of the Youth Protection Act,” which r...
The Republic of Korea-U.S. Consultation on the Special Measures Agreement
Since 1991, Special Measures Agreements have reflected our shared commitment to a stable stationing environment for U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and a robust combined defense posture. As an exceptional measure to Article 5 of the ROK-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement,...
Mar 05,2024
Congratulations to the Korean National Team for Qualifying for the Paris Olympics at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals Busan 2024
On March 4, Minister YU In Chon Met and Congratulated the Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis TeamsTable Tennis Legends, including RYU Seung Min, HYUN Jung Hwa, and KIM Taek Soo, Gathered to Share Insights On the morning of March 4 (Mon), Minister YU In Chon of the Mi...