Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

South Korean Chuseok holiday market and safety preparations

17 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: South Korea prepares for Chuseok holiday travel surge

In preparation for the 2026 Chuseok holiday, South Korean authorities and local governments are implementing multi-layered measures to stabilize prices and ensure public safety. While food manufacturers have raised price

South Korean food safety and infectious disease monitoring

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea reports surge in infectious diseases ahead of Chuseok

South Korean authorities have implemented a series of intensive food safety, hygiene, and origin inspections targeting various sectors of the food industry. Initially, local authorities in regions such as Gwangju and Seo

South Korean youth and cultural initiatives

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities Incheon and Busan host 2026 Youth Week festivals

South Korea is preparing for several large-scale youth-oriented events and cultural initiatives. In August 2026, it was announced that Seoul will host World Youth Day from August 3 to 8, 2027, under the theme “Have coura

South Korean Chuseok economic and safety support measures

13 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities launch Chuseok holiday safety and medical plans

The South Korean government and local authorities have introduced various economic and safety measures to stabilize prices and support citizens during the Chuseok holiday. At the national level, President Lee Jae-myung h

South Korean local basic income programs

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean local governments implement rural support and basic income pilots

South Korea is implementing various basic income pilot programs at the local and provincial levels to stabilize resident income and stimulate regional economies. In late August 2026, seven additional rural counties, inc

South Korean food industry cost pressures

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korean restaurant costs hit record 71.6% of sales

Rising food and labor costs are significantly impacting the South Korean food industry. In the first half of 2026, the cost of preparing pork belly (samgyeopsal) at home rose by 11.8% compared to the previous year, drive

South Korean agricultural technology export expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vietnam and South Korea eye smart agriculture cooperation

South Korea is looking to expand its agricultural exports by transitioning from simple food products to a comprehensive ‘K-Agri Tech’ package. This strategy involves integrating seeds, agricultural machinery, and smart f

South Korean regional gift certificate refund initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Gwangju and Jeonnam to offer gift certificate refunds at traditional markets

In late August 2026, Taean County partnered with Korea Western Power to launch a market refund event using Onnuri Gift Certificates. The initiative aimed to stimulate local consumption and support small business owners t

South Korean GAP agricultural certification recognition

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Goryeong strawberry exports grow 36-fold following GAP award

South Korean local governments and agricultural groups were recognized at the 12th Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Excellence Case Competition. The event, organized by the National Agricultural Products Quality Managem

South Korea dog meat trade ban

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: South Korea implements phase-out of dog meat trade

South Korea is currently navigating its final summer of legal dog meat sales ahead of the nationwide ban scheduled for February 7, 2027. The legislation, passed by Parliament in January 2024, criminalizes the breeding, s

South Korean biotechnology and health industry conferences

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Korea Health Industry Development Institute to host MedTech Insight 2026

South Korea has hosted several major industry events focused on advancing the biotechnology and health sectors. The 12th Global Bio Conference in Seoul brought together approximately 5,000 experts to discuss biopharmace

South Korean agricultural service expansions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korea opens agrifood big data to private sector

The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has implemented several initiatives to modernize and expand agricultural services. Initially, the ministry expanded its agricultural food voucher deliver

Northeast Asia heat wave disaster

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: South Korea heatwave causes severe agricultural damage

In August 2026, a record‑breaking heat wave swept Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and parts of China, producing temperatures above 42 °C and triggering a national disaster declaration. In South Korea, temperatures reach