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2026 Science and Technology Startup Competition Selects 14 Teams
The Ministry of Science and ICT held the 2026 Science and Technology Startup Competition on August 12 and selected seven teams each from the pre-startup and startup tracks, for a total of 14 teams.

Public Procurement Service visits AI surgical robot development site … supports sales through innovative procurement
On the 13th, the Public Procurement Service visited Loen Surgical at KAIST Munji Campus in Daejeon to inspect the AI surgical robot development site.

Agricultural food vouchers with 'parcel delivery' expand nationwide…improving food access on islands and mountainous areas
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that the agricultural food voucher 'parcel delivery' program will expand nationwide starting late July.

Incheon launches public-private-civic council for Seoul Metro Line 7 extension to Cheongna
Incheon City held the first plenary meeting of the public-private-civic council for normalizing the Seoul Metro Line 7 extension to Cheongna International City on August 12 and officially launched it.

Wonju-si Public Health Center to eliminate need for revisit to get health certificate
The Wonju-si Public Health Center is promoting a free online service that allows people to receive their health examination result certificate (health certificate) without having to revisit the center after the test.

Guro-gu Runs Metabolic Syndrome Prevention Program for At-Risk Group
Guro-gu is recruiting participants for the second round of the "Daesa Geongang UP! 10-ju" program, which helps people at health risk improve their lifestyle habits.

Jung-gu Inspects 35 School Routes Ahead of Second Semester
Jung-gu in Seoul has jointly inspected pedestrian hazards on school routes in 35 child protection zones ahead of the start of the second semester.

Jung-gu, Seoul, Marks 81st Liberation Day with Programs for Veterans' Families and Children
Jung-gu, Seoul, is holding a commemorative program for the 81st Liberation Day, involving veterans' families, children and residents.

Woman's 47 years and 7 months in prison becomes film 'A Female Professor's Outing'
The film '47 Years and 7 Months – A Female Professor's Outing', based on the life of real person Song Bong-sun, was produced under the direction of Han Myeong-gu.

Guro-gu Holds 'Environmental Book Report Challenge' to Read and Act Together
Guro-gu is holding the 'Environmental Book Report Challenge', in which residents read environmental books and write book reports.

[Digital Healing] Person stopped at café door, put on headset
This is a column in which Song Jeongsuk, president of the Korea Integrative Healing Association, introduces how virtual reality headsets can help people gradually become accustomed to phobias and agoraphobia.

All Chinese-Koreans nationwide can take part — 2 million won prize and singer's certificate issued by the Korea Singers Association
The Joongguk Dongpo Yeonhap Jungangheo will hold the "Je-1-hoe Jeonguk Jungguk Dongpo Huimang Noraejarang" in Seoul on September 24 to mark the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea.

Dong Seung's Garment Edict
In Day 77 of the series Three Kingdoms 365, Emperor Xian grants Dong Seung a blood-written edict on a piece of cloth, and Dong Seung shows it to Liu Bei.

Press release (Yeonsu-gu Youth Career Support Center, recruitment of participants for transfer printing craft instructor course)
The Yeonsu-gu Youth Career Support Center has issued a press release recruiting participants for the first hands-on career program of 2026.

Yeonsu-gu Launches Evaluation Panel for 9th Term Campaign Pledges
Yeonsu-gu held an appointment ceremony and first meeting of its evaluation panel for 9th term campaign pledges on the 12th, beginning full operations.

Songdo Health Life Support Center Recruits Participants for Third Chronic Disease Management Program
The Songdo Health Life Support Center in Yeonsu-gu is recruiting participants for the third round of its '99 Years Old with 88 Teeth!' program for people with chronic diseases and those at health risk.

MeeHa Solo Exhibition Looks at Objects and Memories in Rippling Time
MeeHa's solo exhibition "Rippling Time" will be held at GALLERY VIV in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, from August 17 to 23.

History Is Alive - Goguryeo Series: Episode 25: The Secret of the Strongest Army - Goguryeo's Military System
Episode 25 of the history series "Goguryeo Series" examines how Goguryeo held off the massive armies of the Sui and Tang, locating the reason in its military system rather than in heroes.

[Silver Bridge] Volume 4 · Chapter 3 · The hands that froze before the QR code, and the story behind them
At a restaurant in Guro, Seoul, the writer recounts how a 78-year-old man gave up his meal and left because he could not pay by QR code.

Yeonsu-gu: Huneed Technologies and Cytiva to Hire 25
On August 20, Yeonsu-gu will hold the 4th "Ilgu Day" in the 3rd-floor Conference Room of Yeonsu-gu Office to help local companies recruit workers.
