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Gov’t Considering Creating Public-private Organization to Counter Extreme Weather Events

SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The government is considering establishing a standing organization comprising civilian experts to tackle extreme weather events, such as the recent deadly downpours, an official said Sunday. The envisioned organization under the prime minister’s office is aimed at gathering ideas from experts outside of the government to come up with [...]

New Gov’t Agency for Overseas Koreans to be Launched in Incheon Next Month

SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will launch a new government agency in the western city of Incheon early next month to provide various forms of support to some 7.5 million Koreans residing overseas, the foreign ministry said Monday. The agency will be based in Incheon, some 30 kilometers west of Seoul, with [...]