Bank of Korea

□ The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) for October 2025 stood at 109.8, 0.3 points lower than that in September. ― Consumer sentiment regarding living standards and their future outlook were unchanged at 96 and 100, respectively. ― Consumer sentiment related to fut...

Oct 28,2025

Financial Services Commission

The Financial Services Commission announced on October 28 that this year’s Korea Fintech Week is scheduled to kick off on November 26 for three days until November 28 at aT Center in Seoul. Joined by fintech businesses, financial companies, relevant organizations, and overs...

Oct 28,2025

Ministry of Health and Welfare

WHO GTH-B Conducts 2025 Basic Training on Vaccine and Biopharmaceutical Quality Control - 213 participants from 39 low- and middle-income countries, including 21 from Korea, will join a three-week program starting October 27 at Seoul National University’s Siheung Campus ...

Oct 27,2025

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region, is accelerating cooperation with Korea in key manufacturing sectors such as shipbuilding and automobiles, while partnerships in future high-tech industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), are a...

Oct 27,2025

Bank of Korea

1. Banks □ In the fourth quarter of 2025, domestic bank lending standards are expected to be tightened compared to the previous quarter, particularly in the household sector. □ Credit risks are expected to remain a persistent concern for both corporations and households. ...

Oct 27,2025

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun, while in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accompanying President Lee Jae Myung on his visit to the country for the 2025 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held his second bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister of India Subrahma...

Oct 26,2025

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

- Joint full-scale and tabletop exercises involving relevant agencies were conducted to ensure a swift and coordinated initial on-site response. Osong, 30 September 2025 – The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) conducted the 2025 Infectious Disease Disaster R...

Oct 24,2025

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced the 2026–2030 Basic Plan for Strengthening the Materials, Parts, and Equipment (MPE) Industry, outlining strategies to enhance innovation, market, and ecosystem capabilities to drive a new phase of growth and g...

Oct 24,2025

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

- KDCA releases the First National Injury prevention and control plan (2026–2030), approved by the National Injury Prevention and Control Committee. - Jointly developed with relevant ministries, the plan aims to prevent and control priority injury issues and injury risks across ...

Oct 24,2025

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

- KDCA and UNITAID co-hosted a side event on the occasion of the 2025 APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy. - The discussion focused on strengthening pandemic preparedness and response, and equitable access to health innovation. Osong, 17 September 2025 ━ Th...

Oct 24,2025