Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

- The event will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 8th, at the Korean YMCA in Japan (Tokyo)... Vice Minister Lee Hee-wan of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Consul General Bae Kyung-taek of the Korean Embassy in Japan, and about 150 attendees including berea...

Feb 07,2024

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups (MSS) has released preliminary figures for "2023 SME Export Trends." [1] Export amount and distribution of exporting companies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) In 2023, SME exports fell 2.3% to...

Feb 07,2024

Bank of Korea

□ During December 2023, the Korean current account registered a surplus of 7.41 billion dollars. There was also a 35.49 billion dollar surplus for the year 2023 as a whole. □ Looking at the financial account, net assets increased by 5.68 billion dollars during December, in...

Feb 07,2024

Financial Services Commission

The Financial Services Commission held this year’s first financial development review committee meeting on February 7. At today’s meeting, seven new members were appointed to the committee, and the authorities discussed key financial policy plans for 2024. Under ...

Feb 07,2024

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

- On Feb 7, Minister YU In Chon visits Suwon, “Local 100” site with, Italian chef Fabrizio Ferrari and Korea Tourism Organization Global SNS Reporters- Starting from Suwon, a series of “K- Region Name” will be released to attract travelers visiting Korea&n...

Feb 07,2024

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Artisanal Spirit Carries on Korea’s Culinary TraditionJukro tea master Hong Soon-chang has newly joined the ranks of officially designated Grand Masters of Korean Traditional Food.Sejong, 7 February 2024 — On 2 February, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affai...

Feb 07,2024

Ministry of Economy and Finance

Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok held the Ministerial Meeting on International Economic Affairs and Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Management Committee’s Meeting at the Government Complex-Seoul on February 7, for the first time since taking office. At the meeting...

Feb 07,2024

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

On January 31, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, headed by Minister OH Youngju) held a meeting with VC firms regarding the investment in a Fund of Funds in 2024 at the Kensington Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Vice Minister OH Keewoong presided over the meeting to gather opini...

Feb 06,2024

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

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

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...

Feb 06,2024