Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations for Older Adults to Begin October 15
- Vaccination program starts October 15 (Wed) for those aged 75 and above, October 20 (Mon) for ages 70-74, and October 22 (Wed) for ages 65-69.
- COVID-19 vaccinations for immunocompromised individuals, and inpatients or residents of high-risk facilities aged 6 months and older...
Oct 29,2025
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Korea’s Retail Industry Grows 7.7% in September
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced on October 29 that Korea’s retail industry grew 7.7 percent year-on-year in September 2025, with offline sales down 1.0 percent and online sales up 16.5 percent.
MOTIR’s monthly retail sales figures ...
Oct 29,2025
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Seeking a New Maritime Path in the Age of Hyper-Uncertainty
- Holding the 19th World Ocean Forum, Korea’s largest international maritime academic event, from October 22 to 24
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Chun Jae-soo) announced that it held the 19th World Ocean Forum (World Ocean Forum 2025) at Lotte Hotel ...
Oct 29,2025
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Holding the K-Seafood Cooking Show in Milan with Fabri
K-Fish Cooking Show in Milan, Italy to promote Korean seafood products
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Chun Jae-soo) announced that it held a K-Fish Cooking Show with Chef Fabrizio Ferrari in Milan, Italy on October 23 (local time) to increase awareness of ...
Oct 29,2025
Bank of Korea
Business Survey and Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) for October 2025
□ The Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries for October 2025 was 90.6, down 1.0 points from the previous month, but that for the outlook for the following month rose by 2.6 points to 91.1.
― In the manufacturing sector, the CBSI for October 2025 was 92.4...
Oct 29,2025