metaqsol The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is increasing support for small businesses through the April Shopping Festival.
Key measures include raising digital Onnuri voucher discounts to 10% and offering up to 90% off on select goods.
The festival runs nationwide from April 11 to May 10, 2024.
South Korea has announced an ambitious plan to accelerate its renewable energy and electric vehicle targets by 2030.
The policy aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence, expand domestic energy production, and foster green industry growth.
Implementation began in April 2026, with key milestones set for 2030 and beyond.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is promoting the Modoo Startup Project to foster youth entrepreneurship.
A nationwide campus tour aims to lower barriers and increase interest among university students.
The tour runs from April 6 to April 17, 2024, across 11 major universities.
The US is revising its Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper derivative products.
The reform simplifies tariff calculation and reduces administrative burdens, especially for small and medium enterprises.
The changes take effect on April 6, 00:01 EST, with impacts varying by product category.
South Korea has established new regulations for fair and transparent recruitment of non-civil servants in central administrative agencies.
The policy mandates oversight committees, stricter hiring checks, and victim remedies for recruitment irregularities.
The regulations were enacted on June 6 and will be implemented from July 5, 2024.
Korea hosted the APEC Future Jobs Forum to address AI and demographic changes impacting employment.
The event highlighted Korea’s Industrial Transition Employment Stability Plan and its international recognition.
Held April 6–7, 2024, the forum featured policy discussions, global best practices, and practical solutions.