In South Korea, there is a tradition of consuming nourishing food during the three hottest periods between July and August, known as "Sam-bok," which includes Cho-bok, Jung-bok, and Mal-bok. Samgyetang, a chicken ginseng soup, is one of the representative dishes eaten for stamina replenishment during the hot days of Bok-nal. Sam-bok originated from ancient China's Jin Dynasty, where the Emperor held three summer ancestral rites between the sixth and seventh lunar months and distributed meat to his servants. It is said that this tradition gave rise to the practice of consuming nutritious food d
Starting from July 1st, the restricted no-parking zones will be expanded, and vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks for more than 10 minutes will be subject to fines. The restricted no-parking zones include pedestrian crossings, within 10 meters of bus stops, within 5 meters of fire hydrants, within 5 meters of corners at intersections, and in front of elementary school entrances. Additionally, sidewalks and child protection zones will be added to these areas. Of a vehicle is parked in these zones, fines can be imposed without enforcement officers being on the scene through a resident reporti
Starting from June 28th, South Korea will unify the social and legal age calculation method to "International age" (known as "man nai" in Korean). The existing age calculations used in South Korea include three different methods: "Korean age," "International age," and "Year age." The age commonly used in social contexts refers to the "Korean age" that counts from the day of birth, starting from 1 year old. From then on, on January 1st of each new year, an additional year is added. However, this process resulted in cases where individuals born on December 31st would immediately turn 1 year old
If you are using a mobile phone, check if you qualify for a 25% discount on telecommunication fees and take advantage of the benefits. Even multicultural and foreign families can receive these benefits if they meet the criteria. The 25% discount on telecommunication fees was introduced in October 2014 under the Mobile Communications Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act, aiming to reduce the burden of communication fees. It is a system that provides a similar fee discount to device subsidies. The initial discount rate was 20%, but it was increased to 25% from September 2017. The 25%
The childcare support payment program provides support for families raising infants and toddlers, specifically targeting those who hold Korean nationality and resident registration numbers. The childcare support payment system supports infants and toddlers attending childcare centers from the age of 0 to 5 and applies to individuals who have applied for childcare support payments from local government authorities. When converting from home care allowance to childcare support payment, if the application is made before the 15th day, the payment will be provided from the application date for that
Gyeonggi-do is recruiting participants for the Gyeonggi-do Youth Worker Account, which supports the economic self-reliance of diligent young workers in Gyeonggi-do. The Gyeonggi-do Youth Worker Account is a program where young residents of Gyeonggi-do maintain employment for 2 years and save 100,000 KRW per month. In addition to the monthly savings, Gyeonggi Province provides an additional 142,000 KRW per month as a support fund. After 2 years, participants will receive a total of 5.8 million KRW, including 1 million KRW in local currency. The program is open to young workers aged 18 to 34 res
The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (NRIMCH; Director: Kim Seong-bae), an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, will host the special exhibition A Museum Splashed with Color and Shining Maritime Cultural Heritage presenting 108 selected works from the second Children’s Maritime Cultural Heritage Art Contest. The exhibition will be held in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Mokpo Maritime Museum from May 5 (Fri.) through June 6 (Tue.). The NRIMCH began hosting its Children’s Maritime Cultural Heritage Art Contest last year. This year, the conte
Sweet and delicious fruits are great for providing the body with essential nutrients, but they can also lead to weight gain due to their high sugar content. Some fruits that can cause weight gain include mangoes, melons, bananas, and watermelons. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, but they are also high in calories and sugar, which is why they are often avoided by people on a diet. Melons are fruits that are high in calories, with about 38kcal per 100g, and they have a cooling effect on the body, which can slow down metabolism and lead to weight gain. They contain a lot of sugar in their sweet jui
General income tax is a tax on income such as earnings, interest, dividends, and pensions received over the past year. The May general income tax is also called year-end settlement without the four major insurances, and let's look at the tips for reducing general income tax. Many people wonder about the difference between general income tax and year-end settlement. General income tax refers to individuals who create sales and expenses individually, such as self-employed individuals, or freelancers who withhold 3.3% of their income and expenses and file a report. In contrast, year-end settlemen
Korea National University of Cultural Heritage (President Kang Kyung-hwan) and the Royal University of Fine Arts in Cambodia (President Heng Sophany) will sign a memorandum of understanding on April 5 at 9 a.m. (local time in Cambodia) for enhancing professional students and promoting cultural exchange in the field of cultural heritage. The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts proposed two universities that the agreement for capacity building and educational training in the field of cultural heritage and for promoting academic and research exchanges during an online meeting on March 30,
강원 속초시(시장 이병선) 속초시가족센터가 결혼이민자의 지역사회 정착을 돕기 위해 한국어 교육과 운전면허 취득 지원사업 참여자를 모집한다. 상반기 한국어 교육 참여자를 3월 4일까지 모집한다. 대상은 결혼이민자와 중도입국자녀다. 교육은 3월 5일 개강식을 시작으로 7월까지 매주 화요일과 목요일 오전과 오후에 진행된다. 운영 과정은 지역문화활용 한국어 3개 반과 법무부 사회통합 프로그램 3단계다. 센터는 상황별 한국어 구사 능력을 높이고 지역문화를 익히는 데 중점을 둘 계획이다. 사회통합 프로그램을 통해 체류 안정과 사회 이해 역량을 강화하는 과정도 포함된다. 센터는 이번 교육을 통해 상황에 맞는 한국어 구사 능력을 높이고 지역문화를 익히는 한편, 사회통합 프로그램을 통해 체류 안정과 사회 이해 증진 등 안정적인 정착에 필요한 역량을 강화한다는 계획이다.
고성군가족센터(센터장 함수임)는 주말에 돌봄이 필요한 아동들을 안전하게 돌보고, 동시에 다양한 활동을 통해 정서적, 사회적 성장을 도우며 가족과 유대감을 쌓을 수 있도록 ‘토요돌봄 자녀교육 프로그램’을 운영한다고 전했다. 이번 사업은 고성군 거주 아동을 대상으로 실시하며, 지난해 만족도 조사에서 부모로부터 “실질적인 양육 부담 완화에 큰 도움이 되었다”는 호평을 받음에 따라, 올해는 관내 7세부터 초등학교 6학년까지 총 50명의 아동을 대상으로 더욱 다채롭고 깊이 있는 체험 활동을 제공할 예정이다. 이번 프로그램은 아이들의 상상력을 자극하는 그림책 놀이와 북아트, 창의적 사고를 기르는 융합 과학, 성취감을 맛볼 수 있는 베이킹 클래스 등 오감을 만족시키는 커리큘럼으로 구성되었다. 이를 통해 참여 아동들이 자신의 잠재력을 발견하고 건강한 사회성을 기를 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 프로그램 참여 신청은 2월 9일부터 12일까지 가능하며, 프로그램 운영 시간은 3월 14일~6월 13일, 매주 토요일 10~12시다. 함수임 센터장은 “토요돌봄 자녀교육 프로그램은 단순 돌봄을 넘어, 지역사회 아이들이 안전한 환경에서 꿈을 키워나가는 소중한 기회”라며, “앞으로도 부모는
평택시가족센터(센터장 이은미)는 지난 12일(월)부터 14일(수)까지 3일간 천안 국립중앙청소년수련원에서 다문화가족 자녀 18명을 대상으로 청소년 둥근 놀이터 캠프 ‘다(多)같이 놀자’를 진행했다. 이번 캠프는 한국청소년활동진흥원의 국립청소년시설 청소년 활동 지원사업의 하나로 진행되었으며, 이번 캠프에는 평택시가족센터 외 3곳의 지역아동센터가 함께 참여했다. 참여 청소년은 2박 3일간의 캠프에서 디지털 사격, 실내 암벽 등반, 슈링클스 명함 제작, 카프라 세계 마을 꾸미기 등 창의성을 기를 수 있는 디지털·예술활동과 청백운동회, 팀별 미션수행 등 팀워크 기반 활동을 통해 사회성과 협동심을 기를 수 있는 다양한 프로그램을 체험했다. 캠프에 참여한 청소년은 “학교에서는 경험하지 못한 다양한 프로그램에 참여할 수 있어 좋았어요. 다른 지역의 친구들과도 처음에는 어색했지만 프로그램을 진행하면서 많이 친해졌어요”라며 캠프 프로그램에 대해 만족을 표했다. 이은미 센터장은 “이번 캠프를 통해 참여 청소년들이 다른 지역의 청소년들과 어울리며 사회성과 협동심을 기를 수 있는 계기가 되었다. 2026년 평택시가족센터는 더 알찬 프로그램을 진행하여 평택 청소년들의 전인적 성장을