Government Introduces Comprehensive Support Measures for High-Tech Strategic Industry Specialist Complexes
[한국방송/최동민기자] The government has introduced comprehensive support measures to build infrastructure for high-tech strategic industry specialized complexes throughout the country. The aim is to raise the lower limit for the ratio of government support to the total cost of the project to a maximum of 10%p. We will also consider introducing additional investment incentives for […]
Maintaining a Healthy Diet to Prevent Dementia: What You Need to Know
To prevent dementia, it is important to maintain a regular and healthy diet. To prevent dementia, WHO emphasizes the need to maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, balanced diet, smoking cessation, abstinence from drinking and weight control, as well as active management of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. In particular, people with diabetes are […]
Understanding Obesity: Definition, Diagnosis, and Management in Older Adults
What is obesity? Obesity refers to “a condition in which there is excess body fat that causes health problems” (World Health Organization (WHO) definition). However, because it is difficult to accurately measure body fat, it is usually assessed indirectly. The most commonly used methods are body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measurement. ▲ Definition […]
Apply for work incentives starting March 1st… 1.22 million people in the second half of 2023
[한국방송/최동민기자] In the future, the age for consent to automatically apply for work incentives will be expanded to 60 years or older, thereby improving the convenience of applying for incentives. The National Tax Service announced on the 29th that it will accept applications for work incentives for earned income for the second half of 2023 […]
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Implements Special Management for Lunar New Year Delivery Service
[한국방송/진승백기자] In order to provide a smooth delivery service before and after the Lunar New Year holiday and prevent workers from overworking, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Minister Park Sang-woo) implemented a ‘Special Management of Lunar New Year Delivery Delivery’ for four weeks between January 29 and February 23, when the delivery volume […]
Jang Mi-ran, Second Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to Inspect Gangneung Tourism Facilities Ahead of Winter Youth Olympic Games
[한국방송/김국현기자] Jang Mi-ran, Second Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will visit Gangneung on the 22nd to inspect tourism facilities. This is to ensure that domestic and foreign tourists visiting Gangneung can enjoy the event without inconvenience due to the Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games (Gangwon 2024). On this day, Vice Minister Jang, together […]
Temporary Change in Closing Days of Major Supermarkets in Seoul for Korea Sale Festa
Changes to Mandatory Closing Days of Supermarkets in Seoul for Korea Sale Festival Seoul, South Korea – In preparation for the upcoming ‘Korea Sale Pasta’, major supermarkets in eight autonomous regions of Seoul will see a temporary change in their mandatory closing days. This adjustment comes as part of the efforts to accommodate the ‘2023 […]
New Guidelines for Osteoporosis Prevention and Management Released: Focus on Life Cycle Approach
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has recently revised the rules for the prevention and control of osteoporosis, taking into account changes in disease management and environmental factors. These updated guidelines, which were reviewed in collaboration with six professional associations and experts, emphasize the importance of lifelong management, covering habits from growth to old […]
Countdown Begins: Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games Torch Tour Kicks Off
With just 100 days remaining until the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, a nationwide torch tour is set to commence, aiming to promote prosperity throughout the country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Organizing Committee of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, announced […]
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games: Records Broken, Dominance Proven, and New Talent Emerges
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games concluded on the 8th after a 16-day event, marking the first international competition since the end of the pandemic. With 12,000 participants from 45 countries, Korea ranked third overall with 42 gold medals, 59 silver medals, and 89 bronze medals. Although they didn’t achieve their goal of 45 to 50 […]
