Seoul Hongneung and the small strong special zones in Pohang, Incheon Seo-gu and Jinju received the top “excellent” rating in last year’s annual assessment, the science ministry and a foundation said. The evaluation covered 14 zones and assessed project performance, member satisfaction and local government contributions. Hongneung led in corporate investment attraction, while Pohang backed materials firms, Incheon expanded environmental networks and Jinju fostered aerospace companies and supply results.

South Korea\'s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Game Rating and Administration Committee have begun full-scale administrative guidance to stamp out illegal, unregistered internet PC game facility operations in lodging rooms. The two bodies said they strengthened joint preventive activities as so-called \"gametel\" businesses spread at some motels and other lodging facilities. They plan to deepen cooperation with local governments and launch joint crackdowns with related agencies against clear violations after an advance guidance period.