National parks in 2025 attract 2.05M foreign visitors: data: National parks nationwide last year attracted 2.05 million foreign visitors. Shown is spring scenery at Bukhansan National Park in Seoul. (Korea National Park Service) By Margareth Theresia The country's national parks last year attracted 2.05 million foreign visitors. The Korea National Park Service under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on March 25 released statistics saying 1.13 million tourists from overseas and 920,000 expats visited such parks last year. Hallasan Nationa; 2026.03.27

Strategy eyes Korea as world's top quantum chip maker by 2035: First Vice Minister of Science and ICT Koo Hyuk Chae (center) on March 19 explains the national strategy to develop quantum technology at a policy briefing for foreign media at Korea Press Center in Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Ministry of Science and ICT) By Margareth Theresia The Ministry of Science and ICT has released a strategy to make Korea the world's top manufacturer of quantum chips by 2035 through the development of 10,000 professionals and 2,000 companies in the sector. The ministry; 2026.03.27

Setup of 2,500 solar-powered income villages planned by 2030: Solar collector (iClickArt) Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this image is prohibited under copyright law. By Koh Hyunjeong The Ministry of the Interior and Safety will designate over 500 "sunshine income villages" this year for eventual expansion to over 2,500 by 2030. The ministry on March 24 announced this as part of a plan to build more such villages at a Cabinet meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environ; 2026.03.27

Ministry urges Japan to retract Dokdo claims in new textbooks: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 24 issued a strong protest against Japan's renewed territorial claim to Dokdo Island contained in newly released high school textbooks, demanding an immediate correction. (Dokdo Management Office) By Kang Gahui The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 24 filed a strong protest against high school textbooks in Japan containing territorial claims to Korea's easternmost island of Dokdo, demanding an immediate correction. The ministry through a spokesperso; 2026.03.27

Think tank pledges accelerated efforts vs. deadly Nipah virus: The deadly Nipah virus can cause acute encephalitis upon infection and has a high fatality rate, with no commercialized vaccines or treatments. (iClickArt) Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this image is prohibited under copyright law. By Margareth Theresia The National Institute of Health (NIH) is speeding up its development of treatments and vaccines against the deadly Nipah virus, a high-risk zoonotic disease with a fatality rate as high as 75%. At the inaugural Science Media; 2026.03.27

Integrated medical-nursing care at home to start from March 27: An integrated community care system from March 27 will be launched nationwide. Shown is First Vice Minister of Health and Welfare Lee Seuran on March 5 announcing the system's implementation at Government Complex-Seoul in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Ministry of Health and Welfare) By Xu Aiying An integrated community care system nationwide will start on March 27 to allow senior citizens and disabled people to spend their later years where they have lived their whole lives rather than at hospi; 2026.03.27

7 scientists picked for 'cradle of Nobel laureates' program: Seven domestic scientists have been selected for the Human Frontier Science Program, which promotes joint global research in the life sciences (iClick) *This photo is protected under copyright law and unauthorized reproduction and redistribution are strictly prohibited. By Kim Hyelin The Ministry of Science and ICT on March 22 said seven domestic researchers have been selected for the famous Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), which promotes joint global research in the life sciences. Foun; 2026.03.24

More medical, rehabilitation support to help wounded in Ukraine: Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare Lee Hyung-hoon (left) and Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Health Evgeniy Gonchar on March 19 pose for photos after signing a memorandum of understanding on bilateral medical cooperation at T Tower in Seoul's Jung-gu District. (Ministry of Health and Welfare) By Margareth Theresia The Ministry of Health and Welfare on March 19 in a meeting with Ukraine discussed expanded cooperation in health care and medicine and support for the rehabilitation of people; 2026.03.24

No more wandering: Little Prince gets permanent home in Busan: Little Prince House is the country's lone permanent exhibition hall on the eponymous short novel by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. (Facility's official website) By Charles Audouin Little Prince House, a permanent exhibition hall themed on the classic short novel "The Little Prince" (1943) by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-44), opened on March 18 in Gamcheon Culture Village of Busan's Saha-gu District. Commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea; 2026.03.23

No. of marriages in 2025 returns to pre-COVID level at 240K: The Ministry of Data and Statistics on March 19 said the number of marriages last year hit a seven-year high at 240,000, recovering to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic. Shown is the free nuptials facility Seoul My Wedding at Boramae Safety Experience Center in Seoul's Dongjak-gu District. (Screen capture from Seoul My Wedding's site) By Yoon Sojung The number of marriages last year hit a seven-year high of 240,000, recovering to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Da; 2026.03.23

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