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Green remodeling of public buildings
Recruitment of implementing agencies begins

Korea Real Estate Board is recruiting organizations to participate in a project that improves energy performance of aging public buildings.

  1. 1 pagesGreen remodeling of public buildings Recruitment of implementing agencies beginsPolicies
  2. 2 pagesTelemedicine prescription standards Opposition to 7-day limitPolicies
  3. 3 pagesRegional Era Expo Held in Cheongju in DecemberPolicies
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Green remodeling of public buildings
Recruitment of implementing agencies begins

Deadline Deadline November 3 · Deadline for application as green remodeling technical support implementing agency
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In short

Korea Real Estate Board is recruiting organizations to participate in a project that improves energy performance of aging public buildings.

The plan is to select 10 specialized implementing agencies and support green remodeling of 150 public buildings.

The total project budget is 25.3 billion won, and applications will be accepted until 6 p.m. on November 3.

Key facts

WhenApplication submissions will be accepted until 6 p.m. on November 3.
WhoKorea Real Estate Board and Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Institute are jointly promoting the recruitment.
WhatSupport will be provided for 150 aging public buildings that need energy performance improvements.
How10 specialized implementing agencies will be selected to receive administrative and technical support worth a total of 25.3 billion won.

What it means for me

Organizations or companies related to public building remodeling should consider applying for this participation opportunity.

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Telemedicine prescription standards
Opposition to 7-day limit

D-2 Deadline November 9 · Deadline for submitting comments on telemedicine amendments
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In short

Starting December 24, telemedicine will be officially implemented as a formal system.

As a rule, patients receiving telemedicine for the first time can only receive a 7-day supply of medication.

If conditions are met, up to a 30-day supply can be prescribed once, but there is strong opposition.

Key facts

WhenTelemedicine will be institutionalized starting December 24.
WhoThe Ministry of Health and Welfare announced amendments to the Medical Service Act Enforcement Regulations.
WhatPrescription day limits for first-time telemedicine patients have been established.
HowPrescriptions are limited to 7 days in principle, with up to 30 days possible once if conditions are met.

What it means for me

Readers planning to use telemedicine for chronic conditions should review prescription procedures again.

Busy workers seeking medication prescriptions must first check their history of in-person care.

People in their 60s who have regularly received medication for diabetes or high blood pressure may fall under first-visit criteria.

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Regional Era Expo
Held in Cheongju in December

D-22 Deadline November 29 · Expo pre-registration deadline
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In short

The Regional Era Expo will be held in Cheongju, North Chungcheong for four days starting December 10.

Local governments and government agencies nationwide gather to showcase regional growth strategies.

Those who pre-register from November 2 can receive prizes and participate in experience events.

Key facts

WhenIt runs for four days from December 10 to 12.
WhereIt will be held at OSCO in Cheongju, North Chungcheong.
WhoCo-hosted by the Regional Era Committee, North Chungcheong Province, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Ministry of Interior and Safety.
WhatThe 2026 Korea Regional Era Expo introduces regional growth items and youth policies.

What it means for me

Anyone can pre-register and participate in exhibitions and experience events to receive prizes.

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