The Ministry of Employment and Labor has issued new guidelines to eliminate unpaid labor and prevent wage abuse.
Employers must now ensure that actual working hours are accurately compensated, even under fixed overtime agreements.
The guidelines took effect on June 9, 2024, with further legislative changes pending in the National Assembly.
South Korea has proposed a 26.2 trillion won emergency budget to address industrial risks from the Middle East conflict.
Key measures include expanded export support, energy transition funding, and supply chain stabilization.
The budget is under review and expected to be processed by the National Assembly on April 10.
South Korea is implementing measures to ensure stable medical supply chains amid Middle East tensions.
The government maintains penalties on cash-based education subsidies and intensifies fraud reporting efforts.
Key actions and monitoring systems are currently in place as of April 2024.
South Korea has expanded its Youth Pol-Net platform to enhance school violence prevention and youth protection.
The initiative integrates online and offline resources, including SPOs and youth police schools, to address rising cyberbullying.
As of April 2024, the system covers all regions and offers accessible education and reporting tools.
South Korea’s Nara-ho aircraft has significantly improved atmospheric observation over surrounding seas.
The program enhances typhoon forecasting and strengthens international collaboration for weather safety.
As of 2024, Nara-ho has completed 3,000 flight hours and expanded data sharing with regional partners.
South Korea convened a high-level emergency economic meeting to address risks from the prolonged Middle East conflict.
Key actions include supply chain monitoring, energy diversification, and expanded welfare support.
The measures were discussed and implemented starting April 8, 2024.