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"Busan Future Growth VC funds" were launched with an initial investment of KRW 100 billion, the largest investment ever in companies outside the capital region: On June 25, Vice Minister OH Keewoong of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups attended the "Busan Future Growth VC Funds" launch ceremony in Busan. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced the establishment of funds that aim to make intensive investments in companies located in ..; 2024.06.27

Introduction of Special Treatment in KRW Transactions for ICSDs’ Omnibus Account: With the opening of the omnibus accounts of Euroclear Bank and Clearstream Banking on Thursday, June 27th, the international central securities depositories (ICSDs) will begin to offer global depository and settlement services for Korean Treasury Bonds (KTBs) and Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSBs)...; 2024.06.27

Seoul Int'l Book Festival to run 450 programs until June 30: This year's Seoul International Book Festival from June 26-30 will run at COEX Mall in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. Shown is a visitor at last year's event looking at book displays. (Yonhap News) By Kim Hyelin The Seoul International Book Fair, the country's largest event of its kind, has opened in ..; 2024.06.27

Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–25 with Canada launched: To mark the Year of Cultural Exchanges 2024–2025 between Korea and Canada, the art exhibition "Beyond" is held in April at Dignam Gallery in Toronto. (Korean Consulate General in Toronto) By Park Hye Ri The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 26 said it officially launched the Year of C..; 2024.06.27

Materials on work safety, health for foreign staff released: This interactive class uses virtual reality to teach foreign workers about safety and health in the workplace. (Ministry of Employment and Labor) By Gil Kyuyoung Video = Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) has released educational materials..; 2024.06.27

Jeollabuk-do Province to host job fair for foreign students: The Ministry of Education and Jeollabuk-do Province on June 27 will host a job fair for international students at Jeonju University in the provincial capital of Jeonju. Shown are attendees on July 20 last year customizing their resumes at a job fair for such students interested in getting a region-s..; 2024.06.27

Seoul's mass transit to adopt self-driving buses from July 1: The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 25 said it will incorporate next month the Seoul Autonomous Bus into the capital's mass transit system. (Seoul Metropolitan Government) By Charles Audouin The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 25 said it will incorporate two self-driving buses covering a..; 2024.06.27

MPVA Partners with KBS to Spread a Culture of Honor: • Date and Venue: On the 24th (Monday) at 3 PM, at the Seoul National Cemetery, a signing ceremony will take place between the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and KBS for a cooperation agreement and the launch of the project.• Collaboration Details: The Ministry and KBS will collaborate ..; 2024.06.26

Smart Seoul Map to ensure summer fun in nation's capital: The online Smart Seoul Map of the Seoul Metropolitan Government from June 26 will provide information on how to enjoy summer in the nation's capital. Shown is a swimming pool in the Yeouido neighborhood of Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-gu District. (Hangang Project HQ of Seoul Metropolitan Government) By Cha..; 2024.06.26

Busan to host world's biggest academic conference on space: The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), the world's largest academic conference on astronomy, will run from July 13-21 in the nation's largest port city of Busan. (COSPAR's official Facebook account) By Park Hyeri Busan next month will host the 45th Scientific Assem..; 2024.06.26

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