News
Gov’t to Step up R&D to Prevent Outbreak of Disease
The government will strengthen research and development(R&D) efforts regarding infectious diseases to prevent another outbreak like that of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS. The Health and Welfare Ministry said Tuesday that state-level strategies on related response measures were finalized ... Read More
Report: S. Korea’s CO2 Emissions Increase World’s Highest
A new report shows South Korea’s carbon emission rate rose at the fastest pace among developed countries. According to the International Energy Agency, the average carbon emission for each citizen among member-nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) ... Read More
Chinese Economic Slowdown Could Hamper South Korea’s Economy
A private think tank says that a possible drop in China's economic growth would bring down South Korea's growth as well. The Hyundai Research Institute said in a report on Sunday that if China’s economic growth decreases by one percentage ... Read More
Korea to launch Muslim-friendly certificate system for restaurants
A Korean state-run tourism promotion agency is pushing to introduce a "Muslim-friendly certificate" for local restaurants where visitors could be served well-prepared halal food, industry sources said Thursday. According to the sources, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) plans to launch ... Read More
Gov’t Declares War on Sugar
Anchor: Marking World Health Day on Thursday, the South Korean government launched an all-out campaign calling for limiting sugar intake to ten percent per an individual's total daily caloric consumption. For an average Korean man, this means eating less than ... Read More
S. Korea, ASEAN Hold Forum on Energy Safety Management
South Korea has kicked off a forum to discuss ways to share its knowhow of energy management systems to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN). The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Thursday launched the first ASEAN-Korea Energy Safety ... Read More
S. Korea to Increase Ginseng Production to 1.5 Trillion Won by 2020
The government has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance the country’s ginseng industry. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Tuesday said under the plan, it will increase annual ginseng production to one-and-a-half trillion won and expand related ... Read More