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Vertical Smart Farms to Transform Agricultural Promotion Zones in Korea

Vertical Smart Farms to Transform Agricultural Promotion Zones in Korea

New System and Smart Agriculture Promotion Act to Overcome Land-use Restrictions and Boost Sustainable Agriculture In an ambitious move to increase the smart agriculture penetration rate to 30% of agricultural production by 2027, the Korean government plans to establish a system that enables the installation of vertical smart farms within

Korean Farmers Alarmed by President's Rejection of Grain Management Law

Korean Farmers Alarmed by President's Rejection of Grain Management Law

Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent veto of the Grain Management Law, passed by the Democratic Party of Korea, has drawn concern from the country's farming community. The legislation would require the government to buy surplus rice from farmers when market prices fall below a certain threshold

South Korean Public Officials' Average Property Increases as Real Estate Prices Surge

South Korean Public Officials' Average Property Increases as Real Estate Prices Surge

Seoul, South Korea - A recent report by the Government Ethics Committee revealed that the average property of 2,037 South Korean public officials increased by KRW 29.81 million (approximately USD 24,500) this year. The disclosure comes amid a surge in real estate prices in the country, significantly

South Korea Grapples with Population Crisis and Struggling Pediatric Sector

South Korea Grapples with Population Crisis and Struggling Pediatric Sector

South Korea's National Assembly Special Committee on Population Crisis, created in November last year to address the country's aging population, low birthrate, and regional depopulation, is finally set to begin its work on March 31st after a four-month delay. However, the committee faces criticism for its

Korean Shipbuilding Industry Faces Labor Shortage Amid Booming Orders

Korean Shipbuilding Industry Faces Labor Shortage Amid Booming Orders

In 2023, the Korean shipbuilding industry is experiencing a surge in orders for the first time in a decade. However, a severe labor shortage has become a critical issue. Despite the demand for workers, the industry struggles to attract and retain talent, particularly among the younger MZ generation. The three

South Korean Workers' Average Debt Surpasses KRW 50 Million in 2021

South Korean Workers' Average Debt Surpasses KRW 50 Million in 2021

South Korean workers' average debt reached a new high in 2021, exceeding KRW 50 million ($41,400) for the first time, according to a recent report by Statistics Korea. Although the growth rate of debt slowed compared to the previous year, it was still the largest increase since the

South Korea Introduces New Residence Cards for Foreigners with Enhanced Features

South Korea Introduces New Residence Cards for Foreigners with Enhanced Features

The Ministry of Justice in South Korea announced on Tuesday that it will be issuing a new type of identification card for foreigners staying in the country for more than 90 days, beginning this Saturday. This marks the first redesign of the Residence Card, previously known as the Alien Registration