What is "carbon point system"? It is a national greenhouse gas reduction practice system that reduces the use of electricity, water supply, and urban gas to reduce greenhouse gases and grants carbon points according to the reduction rate. If you save energy, you get points or cash. Carbon points are given according to the reduction ratio by comparing the average monthly usage and the current usage over the past one or two years. To participate in the system, a meter that can check energy usage should be attached, or energy usage should be able to be checked in other objective ways. Subject to
The national health examination, which is supported by the government, can be applied for according to the year of birth. In 2023, it will be an odd year, so people born in odd years can receive the national health examination. To check if you are eligible for the national health examination, you can go to the National Health Insurance website and check through the "Health Examination Target Inquiry" button after personal verification. Those in their 20s to 30s can check their health once every two years through basic health examinations. The necessary examination items include blood pressure,
There are three main meanings behind the origin of tteokguk, which is a representative New Year's food. The first is to start the new year with a clean mind and body, so people ate tteokguk made with clear water and white rice cakes. The second is to live a long life, like the long rice cakes used in tteokguk. The third is to wish for prosperity, as the round shape of the rice cakes is like a coin and is believed to bring good fortune. Until the Goryeo dynasty, people ate manduguk (dumpling soup) instead of tteokguk. It was only in the late Joseon dynasty that tteokguk made with rice cakes cut
In celebration of 2023, the Year of the Rabbit, the National Palace Museum of Korea (Director: Kim In Kyu), an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, has selected “Silver Ewer with Incised Rabbit and Crow Designs” as its “Curator’s Choice from the Royal Treasures” for the month of January. Starting January 2, the ewer will be on display in the Korean Empire Gallery located on the first floor of the museum. It will also be presented online in a YouTube broadcast on the channels of the Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Palace Museum. Silver ewers were used to
Health centers have many benefits that are helpful to know. The benefits from public health centers are to detect, treat, and manage chronic diseases and health risk factors of local residents early, and the cost of health checkups ranges from 5,000 won to 6,000 won, and free health checkups are also conducted according to specific requirements such as middle-aged, elderly, and householders. Depending on the health center, there is a health check-up specified as one for couples who are going to get married or newlyweds. It is receiving a high response from the soon-to-be married couples or new
As the weather gets colder and colder, winter is coming in earnest. In winter, it is easy to neglect exercise because of the cold weather. However, it is difficult to organize your body in a short time, which has been disorganized throughout the winter, so constant exercise and management are needed even in winter. However, you should always be careful because exercise you started for your health in winter can lead to injury. It is a difficult season to get close to exercise, but outdoor exercise is not impossible. Outdoor exercise in winter has various advantages such as increasing calorie co
The so-called "resell" which purchases and resells popular products such as limited editions for margin, is in fashion. Clothing and sneakers are mainly traded, and they are also used as a investment technique method for the MZ generation. Many people buy and resell products to the extent that they call those who resell them "resellers". Some resellers who seek profits using capital gains turn to "overseas direct purchases". In the case of a business operator, it refers to purchasing goods from a foreign country and bringing them into Korea and selling them. Individuals can also purchase direc
"National Police Agency Traffic Complaints 24" impersonating smishing is being distributed in large quantities, requiring special attention from users. Currently circulating smishing's phrase is as follows. [교통24(이파인)] 어린이 보호구역 보도 미정차.처벌통지서발송완료 http://xx.xx ([Traffic 24 (efine)] No stop at sidewalk in a school zone. A punishment notice has been sent http://xx.xx) [교통24(이파인)] 자동차위반벌점처분고지서 발송 완료 http://xx.xx ([Traffic 24 (efine)] Vehicle violation penalty disposition notice has been sent http://xx.xx) If a user clicks a link in the smishing text, he or she will go to the police traffic complaint
The weather in winter is a season that is easy to catch a cold because there is a lot of difference between morning and daytime temperatures and the temperature drops a lot when it snows or rains. We usually see that there are people who are predisposed to catching cold. To see what makes them be easily caught cold, we divide them into five main types. The first is people who have a dry nose. It is healthy to have sticky mucus, including runny nose, in your nose, but if you actually catch a flu or a cold, you will not only have a fever but also a lot of runny nose. This is because the body act
These days, there are many people who use mobile apps when they do financial work such as transfer or remittance. Not only can you handle almost everything without going to the bank directly, but the fee is "free" except in very special cases. There is a saying, "Many a little makes a mickle." Deposit and withdrawal fees, usually hundreds of won to less than 1,000 won, may not be as big right now, but there is no money like the fees that are suitable to the saying. It is natural for such money to come as a burden when it is collected. On the other hand, there are many financially vulnerable pe
November 22nd is Kimchi Day. Kimchi Day is a legal anniversary established in 2020 to promote the value and excellence of kimchi. The reason why Kimchi Day is November 22 is that this time of year is the best time to make kimchi, and it was designated as November 22 because ingredient one by one (11) in kimchi has a synergy effect and has more than 22 effects. Kimchi was developed as a pickled food to eat vegetables for a long time, and it is a fermented science food that has been together for more than a thousand years and contains the soul of Koreans. Currently, there are more than 300 known
In autumn, when the daily temperature range is large, the skin can become dry and rough. The skin becomes easily dry as the sweat rate decreases due to the chilly temperature and a lowering of humidity. Dry skin is likely to lead to diseases such as xeroderma, so it needs care. 1. Moisture intake The first step in skin care is to drink enough water. It is recommended to drink 1.5L to 2L of water per day. It's about 8 cups a day in a regular cup. If you feel your skin is tight, it is helpful to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables containing vitamins A and E. 2. Maintain indoor humidity of 60-70%
From fall to early fall, it is the time to get a flu vaccine in advance. Flu is a different disease from a general cold, and the symptoms are usually worse, and the virus that causes it is different. In particular, COVID-19 and the flu can be infected at the same time, so special attention is needed. Influenza, called flu, refers to an acute respiratory ailments caused by the influenza virus. It is usually transmitted between people through coughing and sneezing, and the incubation period is an average of two days. Flu is highly contagious, and elderly, children, and patients with underlying d
If you find a risk factor in your life, try reporting it using the Safety e-Report app of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security. If you take pictures and videos with the Safety e-Report app and report them, you can know the processing status of the one you reported. The subjects of the report are all areas such as living, transportation, facilities, school, and children's safety, which will be dangerous in our lives, such as securing safety in school routes and school zones and illegal parking. If illegal parking interferes with traffic or poses a threat to children's traffic safe
When it is difficult to call the police by 112 verbally because you are with the perpetrator, such as domestic violence, dating violence, and child abuse, you can call the police by tapping the mobile phone number button without saying anything. It is simple to call the police without words. If the reporter does not speak after calling 112, the police officer asks, "If it is difficult to speak, please click the number button according to the guide." When you press the number button according to the instructions, the police officer sends the address "Visible 112" to the reporter's mobile phone,