[2026-02-26]South Korea Cabinet Approves Key Legal Reforms Impacting Culture, Tax, and Public Safety

South Korea’s Cabinet approved 80 policy items including major legal reforms.
Key changes impact culture, tax, housing, and public safety sectors.
The decisions were made at the 6th Cabinet meeting held on February 24, 2024.

[2026-02-26]South Korea Establishes National Public Safety Secretary to Strengthen Crime Prevention

South Korea has established the Public Safety Secretary under the Office of Civil Affairs.
This new role will coordinate crime prevention and public safety policies to protect citizens.
The announcement was made on February 25, 2026, by the Office of the President.

[2026-02-26]President Lee Jae-myung Engages Senior Advisors on Economic and Social Policy

President Lee Jae-myung held a policy luncheon with ten senior Democratic Party advisors at the Blue House.
Key topics included economic signals, youth employment, inter-Korean relations, and public safety.
The meeting took place on February 25, 2026, reflecting current government priorities.

[2026-02-26]South Korea Cabinet Approves Key Policy Changes on Ticket Sales, Housing, and Rare Earths

South Korea’s Cabinet, led by President Lee Jae-myung, approved multiple policy changes on February 24, 2026.
Key measures include stricter ticket sales regulation, expanded housing tax benefits, and rare earth supply stabilization.
The policies are now enacted, with implementation directives issued to relevant ministries.

[2026-02-26]Korea Designates Three Historic Temple Pavilions as National Cultural Heritage Treasures

The Korea Heritage Service has designated three historic temple pavilions as national cultural heritage treasures.
This policy enhances preservation and scholarly recognition of unique Joseon-era architectural sites.
The designation was announced following expert review and local cooperation in 2024.

[2026-02-26]Korean Guidelines for Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Updates

Korea has released the final version of its clinical guidelines for chronic COVID-19 syndrome.
The guidelines introduce a Korean-specific diagnostic scoring system and updated treatment recommendations.
The guidelines are now available on the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency portal and in a peer-reviewed journal.