A form of phishing using QR codes, called 'QRishing,' is spreading in South Korea. Q-Rishing, short for 'QR code + Phishing,' is a new type of scam where personal information, passwords, and more are stolen from smartphones after scanning QR codes. This scam involves luring users into installing malicious apps through QR codes to leak personal and financial information. Another method involves embedding malicious app URLs in QR codes, so when scanned, users are automatically directed to the URL to download the malicious app. The methods of QR code fraud mainly include attaching fake QR codes t
Recently, there has been an increase in measles cases worldwide, and the risk of measles cases originating from abroad is also increasing in South Korea, necessitating special attention. Measles is highly contagious and primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. It is a respiratory infection caused by the measles virus, initially presenting symptoms similar to those of a cold, such as coughing, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. Later, high fever accompanies a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the entire body. Measles is a disease requiring isolation until the rash disappears, typi
Jeongwol Daeboreum is one of Korea's traditional holidays, falling on the 15th day of the lunar calendar's first month, which is the day when the brightest full moon rises. It carries the meaning of welcoming the new year under the light of the full moon and making wishes for desired outcomes. Jeongwol Daeboreum is rooted in ancient society's astronomical knowledge and agricultural culture. It signifies the end of winter, the beginning of the new year, and the wishes for health and abundance, aiming to dispel evil spirits. It served as a platform for communication, where people gathered to inq
Low birth rate and increasing multicultural and immigrant population: 200,000 multicultural students expected by 2025 Comprehensive support for academic enhancement, emotional, and career counseling Due to the phenomenon of a declining birth rate, the number of students in elementary, middle, and high schools has steadily decreased. However, the number of multicultural students continues to rise, and it is projected to reach 200,000 by 2025. This has led to the analysis that there is a need for an 'in-country perspective' education policy, considering the higher proportion of students born in
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has decided to expand support for single-parent families this year to enable them to raise their children in a more stable environment. The ministry plans to increase the target beneficiaries and raise the support amount for child-rearing allowances. According to the ministry, starting this month, the issuance of single-parent family certificates and the expansion of child-rearing allowance beneficiaries will take effect. Firstly, the income criteria for issuing single-parent family certificates and child-rearing allowances will be relaxed from 60% of
The government announced that, starting from February, it will expand the health insurance premium deduction amount imposed on vehicles and property for locally registered residents from the current KRW 50 million to KRW 100 million. According to the National Health Insurance Service, health insurance premiums are part of a social security system designed to prevent households from facing excessive burdens due to high medical expenses resulting from diseases or injuries. Citizens pay insurance premiums regularly, and the National Health Insurance Service, as the insurer, manages and operates t
On the 22nd, the government decided to completely abolish the "Mobile Device Distribution Act," which limits subsidies for mobile phone terminals, in an effort to encourage a reduction in communication expenses for the public. The "Mobile Device Distribution Improvement Act" was enacted in 2014 to ensure transparency in the distribution of terminals and subsidies. Its purpose was to eliminate discrimination by allowing all users to receive subsidies, preventing excessive subsidies to certain users. Through this law, mobile carriers were encouraged to focus on service competition rather than en
The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced that it will operate a support center called '119 Help Call' to assist foreign residents who have suffered from fire-related damages with physical and psychological recovery as well as home restoration. '119 Help Call,' managed by the fire investigation team of Gyeonggi-do Fire Services, is a center that promptly provides support when fire damage involving foreigners is reported to fire stations. Through collaboration with local governments, the Korean Red Cross, and other related organizations, the center plans to coordinate physical an
Gyeonggi-do and Gyeonggi Transport Corporation announced that starting from January 3rd, they will expand services through the Gyeonggi-do Integrated Transportation Platform app, known as 'Ddokta,' to include shared bicycles and taxi bookings and payments. Launched last February, 'Ddokta' is an integrated transportation platform of Gyeonggi-do that allows users to book and pay for various transportation services seamlessly within a single application. Currently, through the 'Ddokta' app, users can access on-demand buses ('Ddokbus') and shared personal mobility (PM) across various regions. The
From now on people are able to access telemedicine services from hospitals where they have received in-person treatment within the past 6 months based on the physician's judgment, regardless of the specific medical condition. Additionally, telemedicine services during holidays and nighttime hours, previously limited to pediatric cases, will now be expanded to include all age groups. The expansion of initial telemedicine consultations now encompasses not only certain mountainous regions but also extends to emergency medical service-deficient zones, covering 39% of all cities and counties. The M
하남시가족센터(센터장 문병용)는 지역 내 다문화가족과 유관기관을 대상으로 통·번역지원서비스를 연중 운영하며, 언어 소통에 어려움을 겪는 결혼이민자의 안정적 지역사회 적응을 적극 지원하고 있다. 특히 자녀가 어린이집, 유치원, 학교에 재학 중인 다문화가정의 수요가 높은 ‘가정통신문 다국어 번역서비스’는 큰 호응을 얻고 있다. 해당 서비스를 이용한 사나***코 씨는 “자동번역은 빠르고 편리하지만 가끔은 부정확해 이해되지 않는 부분이 있다. 가족센터 통번역사는 문장 번역뿐 아니라 한국 문화나 말속에 담긴 의미까지 설명해줘서 큰 도움이 된다.”고 만족감을 전했다. 현재 하남시가족센터에는 일본어 전문 통번역사가 상주하고 있으며, 중국어·베트남어·영어 등 다른 언어권의 번역이 필요한 경우 서포터즈사업 및 타 센터 통번역사와의 연계를 통해 다양한 언어 서비스를 제공하고 있다. 통번역지원서비스는 전액 무료로 제공되며, 이용을 원하는 시민은 하남시가족센터(031-793-2993) 사업2팀으로 문의하면 된다.
지난 11월 15일, 하남시가족센터 모두가족봉사단이 ‘자원봉사자의 날(Honour’s Day)’ 기념행사를 성황리에 개최했다. 이날 행사는 2025년 한 해 동안 진행된 봉사단의 활동 실적과 성과를 공유하며, 참여자들의 노고를 격려하는 자리로 마련됐다. 먼저 2025년 모두가족봉사단의 연간 실적과 주요 성과가 발표되었고, 가족 봉사자들은 “의미 있고 성장하는 한 해였다”, “자신의 시간과 열정을 나누는 분들이 있어 감사와 배움을 느꼈다” 등 다양한 피드백을 나누며 서로를 격려했다. 특히 이번 행사에서는 모두가족봉사단이 함께 영화 ‘퍼스트 라이드’를 관람하며 가족, 이웃 간 유대감을 더욱 돈독히 하는 시간을 가졌다. 연간 활동 영상 시청부터 영화 감상까지 한 자리에서 경험한 봉사자들은 밝은 표정으로 행사를 마무리하며 높은 만족감을 보였다. 문병용 센터장은 “올 한 해 봉사자들의 헌신 덕분에 지역사회에 다양한 긍정적 변화가 있었다”며 “앞으로도 가족이 함께 성장하고 소통하는 봉사 활동을 지속적으로 확대해 나가겠다”고 말했다.
구리시가족센터는 12월 4일 구리시 여성행복센터 4층 대강당에서 아이돌보미 140여 명이 참여한 가운데 '2025년 아이 돌봄 지원사업 성과공유회'를 성황리에 개최했다고 밝혔다. 아이돌봄지원사업은 양육 공백이 발생한 가정의 생후 3개월부터 12세 이하 아동에게 아이돌보미가 직접 방문해 돌봄 서비스를 제공하는 사업이다. 이번 성과공유회는 한 해 동안 구리시 아이돌봄서비스 현장에서 활동한 아이돌보미들의 노고를 격려하고, 사업 성과를 공유하기 위해 마련된 자리이다. 행사에서는 성실한 활동으로 타의 모범이 된 우수 아이돌보미에 대한 시상식이 진행됐으며, 정서적 회복과 스트레스 해소를 위한 '힐링 프로그램'도 함께 운영돼 참석자들의 큰 호응을 얻었다. 윤성은 구리시가족센터장은 "한 해 동안 묵묵히 헌신해 주신 아이돌보미 선생님들께 진심으로 감사드린다"라며 "앞으로도 아이돌보미 선생님들이 자부심을 가지고 안정적으로 활동할 수 있도록 지속적으로 지원하겠다"라고 말했다. 한편, 구리시가족센터는 아이돌봄서비스의 전문성과 품질 향상을 위해 정기적인 아이돌보미 집담회와 정서 치유 프로그램 등을 운영하고 있다. 아이 돌봄 지원사업 관련 문의는 구리시가족센터 아이돌봄팀(031-55