The Korea Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission is holding workshops for the 2026 comprehensive integrity evaluation of public institutions.
The evaluation scope has expanded to include public medical institutions and local corporations, with tailored indicators for each type.
Workshops are scheduled for March 10 and 12, 2026, with final evaluation results to be announced in December.
Korea’s Rural Development Administration is expanding commercialization of Wonki 2 pepper leaves with high blood sugar suppression effects.
This initiative aims to provide new dietary options for diabetes management and revitalize the declining pepper industry.
Wonki 2 is now registered, patented, and its technology transferred to eight companies, with diverse products available.
Korea’s Financial Services Commission has approved liability exemptions for banks participating in the National Growth Fund.
This policy removes barriers to investment and encourages active funding for advanced industries.
The exemption was decided on March 6, 2026, and applies to fund-related investment and lending activities.
South Korea is advancing a major transition to productive finance through regular stakeholder meetings.
Key financial institutions are implementing new strategies, funds, and evaluation systems to support innovative industries and regional growth.
As of March 2026, significant progress has been made, with early achievement of annual targets and ongoing policy coordination.
South Korea has elevated its travel advisory for seven Middle Eastern countries due to worsening regional tensions.
The government is actively supporting the evacuation of citizens, including operating charter flights from the UAE.
These measures were implemented starting March 8, 2026, with ongoing monitoring and assistance.
South Korea has amended its Personal Information Protection Act to address repeated or major data breaches.
The new law imposes punitive fines up to 10% of total revenue and strengthens CEO and CPO responsibilities.
The amendments take effect September 11, 2024, with ISMS-P certification mandatory from July 1, 2025.