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‘Immortal Lights’ Will Be Lit on the 20th to Commemorate the 55 Fallen Heroes of the West Sea: • MPVA will hold a lighting ceremony at the Daejeon National Cemetery's Memorial Plaza on the 20th (Wed) at 7:30 PM with Minister Kang Jung-ai, families of the West Sea Defense heroes, and about 50 attendees. • 55 lights symbolizing the 55 heroes, and three large light pillars representing the thr..; 2024.03.19

Republic of Korea, UNDP and Extreme Tech Challenge launch tech startup competition to drive SDG 16 solutions: The Government of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), announces a new and impactful initiative: The Peace, Justice & Inclusive Society Startup Competition, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge. This competition i..; 2024.03.19

President Yoon: new tech must protect, expand democracy: President Yoon Suk Yeol on March 18 stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) and new digital technology must enhance democracy and protect individual and societal freedom. At the opening ceremony for the third Summit for Democracy at the hotel Shilla Seoul in the capital's Jung-gu District, he sai..; 2024.03.19

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Veterans Find Jobs and Open Businesses: • MPVA upgrades its Veterans Career Support System to an AI-based platform starting from the 15th. • AI provides personalized career transition support and offers 24/7 counseling services, focusing on user-centric improvements. • Minister Kang Jung-ai vowed to provide multifaceted support to vete..; 2024.03.18

Minister Lee Sang-min Expands Opportunities to Export Digital Platform Government Systems and Paves the Way for the Spread of Korean Public Governance to Italy: • Bilateral discussion on future strategy and support for Korean businesses’ entry into the Middle East in the digital platform government sector • “Korea-Italy Cooperation Forum on Public Governance” held to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy, sha..; 2024.03.15

President Yoon says cluster to make nation global space power: President Yoon Suk Yeol on March 13 pledged to raise the budget to develop the domestic space industry to KRW 1.5 trillion by 2027, saying, "Today, the Republic of Korea starts a great journey toward becoming one of the world's top five space powers." He said this at the launching ceremony for a dom..; 2024.03.15

4,543 pieces of free digital data on traditional culture released: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Culture Information Service Agency on March 13 released 4,543 pieces of 3D immersive digital data on traditional culture. Clockwise from left are Sinpungnu Gate Pavilion at Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, items from Bongsudang Hall, 24 styles fr..; 2024.03.14

Guidelines on Overseas Voting(The 22nd National Assembly elections): ① Verify Identity (Present Form of ID) ※ Overseas voters must present an original copy of a relevant document designated by overseas poll station managers for verification of nationality <Where and when to vote> ▶ Place : Diplomatic missions (Other locations designated by the overseas voting comm..; 2024.03.13

ROK Government Decides to Provide US$200,000 in Humanitarian Aid to Mongolia in Response to Dzud: 1. The government of the Republic of Korea will provide US$200,000 in humanitarian aid to Mongolia, where the ongoing Dzud* is inflicting damage. * A natural disaster phenomenon that occurs in Mongolia, particularly during the harsh winter months, resulting in widespread death among livestock ※ (Da..; 2024.03.12

Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 105th March First Independence Movement Day: My fellow citizens, 7 million overseas Koreans, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, Today, we celebrate the 105th March First Independence Movement Day. With utmost reverence, I pay a heartfelt tribute to our fallen patriotic forefathers and patriots who devoted themselves ..; 2024.03.05

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