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South Korea steps up cross-government response to rising teen suicides with AI monitoring, stronger counseling

South Korea is pushing a cross-government package to respond to teen suicides, strengthening mental health support in and out of schools, managing harmful online information and expanding links to counseling and treatment. The Education Ministry said teen suicide deaths rose to 396 in 2025 from 273 in 2016, while psychiatric visits among those aged 0 to 19 increased to an estimated 431,000 in 2025. The plan sets targets to cut suicide rates by 2030 and 2035.

AI & Enterprise

MSIT open communication draws attention as \'Kyunghun\' nickname culture spreads

A more horizontal workplace culture is taking root inside South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, with staff addressing senior officials by name plus “-nim” instead of rank. The change, launched after Deputy Prime Minister and minister Bae Kyung-hoon took office, has spread beyond forms of address to reporting styles, meeting practices and communication. The ministry is also promoting recognition programmes and work-style changes aimed at improving efficiency.

AI & Enterprise

Baemin launches campaign thanking national merit recipients, offers 400 discount coupons daily

Woowa Brothers, operator of the Baedal Minjok delivery app, is launching a campaign with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in June to promote a culture of respect for national merit recipients. The campaign uses an idea selected in a public contest held by the ministry in March and April. Users who view related content in the app and share the page link can receive a 5,000-won discount coupon, limited to the first 400 each day through June 8.