Blocking marketing calls from financial companies is about to become easier and more convenient. The Financial Services Commission announced on the 3rd that they have collaborated with the financial industry to expand and improve the financial sector's Do Not Call system (www.donotcall.or.kr), allowing consumers to block marketing calls from financial companies with just one click. Seventy large corporate insurance agencies (GAs) will newly participate in the 'Financial Sector Do Not Call System.' Additionally, a new feature will be introduced to report instances where marketing calls are rece
From May 20th, you must bring your ID when visiting hospitals and pharmacies. If you do not bring your ID, you will not be eligible for health insurance coverage and will have to bear the full cost of medical treatment. Acceptable forms of ID include a resident registration card, driver's license, health insurance card, passport, national veterans registration card, disability registration card, foreigner registration card, or permanent residence card. Any certificate issued by an administrative or public institution with a photo and either a resident registration number or a foreigner registr
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety aims to help the public understand the '1342 Brave Step Center', currently operated by the Korea Anti-Drug Campaign Headquarters. By providing information in a Q&A format, they encourage anyone struggling with drug-related issues to take a courageous step and make a call. What does the phone number '1342' mean? The number '1342' is the hotline for the 'Brave Step Center', which offers 24-hour telephone counseling for drug-related issues without any time or space constraints. It signifies, "We will be with you every moment of your daily life (13: 일상) 24
Starting from May 15, you can find information about various family services such as family counseling, pregnancy and childbirth, and childcare provided by 244 family centers nationwide on the Government24 website. Family centers offer psychological and emotional counseling, education, pregnancy and childbirth support, and childcare services tailored to various types of families, including single-parent, multicultural families, and single-person households. There are 244 centers operating across the country. To improve accessibility to family services, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Famil
In celebration of Family Month this May, the Korea Forest Service has provided a Q&A to answer questions about enjoying forests, forest trails, and recreational facilities with the whole family. Q. With the current great weather for travel, are there any good forests to enjoy nature? A. Check out the '100 Prestigious Forests in Korea' and '50 Prestigious Forest Trails for Walking' selected by the Korea Forest Service. You can enjoy ample relaxation and leisure in these forests. Q. Are the prestigious forests always open and accessible to everyone? A. Yes, the prestigious forests are open t