The National Investigation Headquarters of the Korean National Police Agency has issued a warning about a new voice phishing tactic where scammers pose as postal delivery workers or couriers, saying, "A card has been requested in your name," or "You ordered a kimchi refrigerator; where should I deliver it?" to trick people. Below is a summary of the recent voice phishing scam scenario: <Impersonation of a Post Office Delivery Person> A scammer calls the victim from 010-0000-0000 and says, "This is a post office delivery person. Did you request a [XX Card]? Where should I deliver it?" If
Marriage immigrants, overseas Koreans, and permanent residents can now conveniently use automatic immigration gates and citizen screening gates for faster processing. To enhance passenger convenience, the Ministry of Justice has promoted the current immigration screening system. First, "marriage immigrants, overseas Koreans, and permanent residents" can use the citizen immigration inspection desks in addition to the foreigner inspection desks. Previously, marriage immigrants who entered Korea with their Korean children had to use the foreigner inspection desks while their children used the cit
As part of measures announced in the third meeting of the Central Accident Management Headquarters on the Hwaseong Arisel Factory Fire Accident in August, the Ministry of Justice has introduced a "Basic Safety and Health Education" course into the "Immigrant Social Integration Program" starting in September. This is aimed at filling safety gaps by providing safety education to foreign residents eligible for employment beyond the current mandatory occupational safety education scope, which only includes those under the Employment Permit System (E-9 visa). The main participants for this educatio
Recently, there has been a nearly sixfold increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide. The health authorities are increasing the supply of COVID-19 treatments and closely monitoring the supply of self-test kits. They also urge the public to adhere to preventive measures such as proper coughing etiquette and hand washing. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced that they had shared the COVID-19 outbreak trends and reviewed response measures in a joint meeting with related ministries, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Mold spreads easily in hot and humid weather, especially on carbohydrate-rich foods such as grains, beans, and nuts. Mold toxins are heat-resistant and are not destroyed during cooking. Even if the moldy part is removed, invisible spores or toxins may still be present, so it is safest to discard the entire item. Mold toxins are produced by molds and typically occur when grains, beans, nuts, and other foods are stored improperly in hot and humid environments. Ingesting these toxins can lead to various diseases, so special care is needed. If you ingest mold toxins, you may experience symptoms su
Going forward, with the new birth notification system, all children born in medical institutions will be reported to local governments to ensure their protection within the public system. Additionally, the protected birth system allows expectant mothers in crisis to receive prenatal care, give birth, and have the birth reported using an alias at medical institutions. Expectant mothers who find it difficult to disclose their identity despite receiving sufficient guidance on various support measures to help raise the child and emotional counseling can apply for protected birth. This allows them
Over the past five years, there have been a total of 612 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, with more than half attributed to overcharging. Therefore, it is crucial to unplug the battery from the power source once charging is complete to reduce the risk of fire. On the 22nd, the National Fire Agency introduced the third topic in its series on creating safe habits in daily life, focusing on the 'Proper Use of Lithium-Ion Batteries' in response to recent fire incidents involving these batteries. Common household items using lithium-ion batteries include smartphones, laptops, electric scooter
Imagine you noticed a hole filled with rainwater, while walking along a road. It is a pothole, often referred to as a road mine. Rainwater-filled potholes can disrupt safe driving and pose a secondary accident risk, endangering pedestrians' safety as well. Especially during the rainy season in July and August, more potholes appear as rainwater seeps into the asphalt. So, where should you report these issues? The easiest method is through the Safety Report system. The Safety Report system allows anyone to easily report safety hazards they encounter in their daily life, anytime and anywhere. Rep
Amid reports of residents being scammed by fake applications mimicking 'The Gyeonggi Pass,' Gyeonggi Province has announced that there is no official 'The Gyeonggi Pass' app and is taking active measures to address the issue. According to Gyeonggi Province, there is no app named 'The Gyeonggi Pass.' To utilize 'The Gyeonggi Pass,' residents need to use the K-Pass app. Those who wish to benefit from 'The Gyeonggi Pass' policy must obtain a K-Pass card through the bank/card company's website or app. After that, they need to register the card and sign up for membership on the K-Pass website. Upon
The government is taking steps to simplify entry procedures and extend stay durations to encourage the increasing trend of inbound tourism to South Korea. Efforts will focus on addressing the inconveniences faced by foreign tourists, such as expanding visa review personnel and visa application centers, to reduce the processing time for tourist visas from countries with growing numbers of visitors to South Korea. To promote high-value tourism, entry procedures will be simplified. For instance, a pilot operation of the 'K-Culture Training Visa' will begin this year, targeting foreigners wishing
양평군가족센터는 지난 21일부터 양평군 내 1인 가구를 대상으로 정서적 안정과 사회적 관계망 형성을 돕는 ‘1인 가구 여가지원 사업 솔로앤조이(Solo&Joy)’를 본격적으로 운영하고 있다고 밝혔다. 이번 사업은 1인 가구의 여가활동 참여 기회를 확대하고, 여가를 통해 심리적 안정과 사회적 연결을 강화하기 위한 취지로 마련됐다. 프로그램은 △중장년 1인 가구 대상 ‘힐링타임, 취향 한 스푼’ △노년 1인 가구 대상 ‘행복한 노년, 취미가 있는 하루’ △통합 1인 가구 대상 ‘나를 위한 자유, 함께하는 여가’ 등으로 구성됐다. 참여자들은 프로그램을 통해 다양한 여가활동을 경험하며 자신만의 취향을 발견하고, 지역사회 내에서 정서적 안정감과 소속감을 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 박우영 센터장은 “1인 가구가 빠르게 증가하는 시대에 혼자 사는 분들이 지역사회 안에서 서로 연결되고 지지 받을 수 있도록 돕는 것이 가족센터의 중요한 역할”이라며 “이번 프로그램이 참여자분들께 삶의 활력과 정서적 회복의 기회를 제공하기를 바란다”고 전했다.
구미시 가족센터는 25일 다문화가족 70여 명이 문경을 찾아 한국문화탐방 프로그램을 진행했다고 26일 밝혔다. '한국문화탐방'은 가족이 함께 한국의 전통문화와 역사적 장소를 방문함으로 가족 간 유대감을 형성하고 한국문화에 대한 이해를 높이기 위한 프로그램이다. 이들은 전날 문경 에코월드를 방문해 고구려와 신라 건축물, 석탄박물관 관람을 통해 한국의 역사와 문화를 배우는 시간을 가졌다. 결혼이민자는 자국의 역사와 비교하며 공통점과 차이점을 알아가면서 가족 안에서도 상호문화를 이해하고 존중하는 시간을 가졌다. 한 참여자는 "가까운 지역에 아이와 함께 다양한 경험할 장소를 알게 되어 좋았고, 평소 보지 못했던 아이들의 새로운 모습을 볼 수 있어 의미가 있었다"라고 했고, 다른 참여자는 "한국문화를 여러 방법으로 가족과 함께 알아갈 수 있어 즐거웠고, 한국과 친해진 것 같다는 느낌이 든다"라고 말했다. 도근희 구미시가족센터장은 "앞으로도 다문화 가족을 위한 교육, 상담, 문화 프로그램을 연중 운영할 계획"이라고 말했다.
화성시가족센터(센터장 박미경)는 2025년 10월 1일, 화성시 관내 1인가구 33명을 대상으로 추석맞이 절기 프로그램 ‘송편 만들기’를 진행했다. 이번 프로그램은 민족 대명절인 추석을 맞아 전통음식인 송편을 직접 빚으며 명절의 의미를 되새기고, 1인가구 간의 따뜻한 정서적 교류를 도모하기 위해 마련됐다. 프로그램은 ▲송편의 의미·종류·재 료 소개 ▲강사 시연 ▲삼색 송편 만들기 ▲참여자 간 추석 계획 나누기 ▲가 족이나 지인에게 사랑의 편지 쓰기 순으로 진행됐다. 참여자들은 직접 만든 송편과 함께 손편지를 가족과 지인에게 전달하며 나눔의 의미를 더할 예정이다. 한 참여자는 “추석을 맞아 색다른 경험을 하여 잊었던 명절의 의미를 찾는 뜻깊은 시간이었다. 특히 송편도 직접 빚어보고 오랜만에 손편지를 쓰며 가족에게 사랑을 전할 수 있어 더 특별했다. 강사님과 기획해주신 화성시가족 센터에 감사드린다”고 소감을 전했다. 박미경 센터장은 “이번 송편 만들기 프로그램은 1인가구가 명절 문화를 체험하면서 서로의 마음을 나누고 가족과 지인에게 정을 전할 수 있도록 마련된 자리였다”며 “앞으로도 1인가구의 생활과 정서적 필요를 반영한 다양한 프로그램을 지속적으로 운영하겠다”