Korea is expanding personalized financial counseling services for all youth and clarifying its inheritance tax policy.
The government aims to balance tax burdens and provide tailored financial support to young people.
These initiatives are currently being implemented with strengthened platforms and support systems.
South Korea is enhancing its science and technology policy by increasing research funding and launching a new AI College at KAIST.
The government aims to ensure researchers are not hindered by financial constraints and to foster innovation in artificial intelligence.
These measures were announced at the KAIST graduation ceremony on February 20, 2026.
Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is working with Saudi Arabia to recognize a Korean halal certification body.
This move aims to simplify and reduce costs for Korean food companies exporting to Islamic countries.
As of June 2024, discussions and procedural cooperation are actively underway.
South Korea has achieved the world’s second-highest growth rate in solid-state battery patent filings.
Four Korean companies are among the global top ten patent applicants, reflecting strong industry leadership.
The government is investing heavily, with commercialization expected between 2027 and 2030.
South Korea has established a comprehensive 2026 drug control implementation plan.
The plan strengthens enforcement, prevention, and support for vulnerable populations.
The policy was approved in February 2026 and is now being implemented.
The FATF 34th Plenary in Mexico City addressed evolving threats in cyber fraud and virtual assets.
Key decisions included maintaining high-risk country sanctions and adopting new AML/CFT reports.
The plenary was held from February 9 to 13, 2026, with broad international participation.