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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting weekly checks on the supply of agro-livestock products in response to animal diseases and weather anomalies.
Key items this month include rice, cabbage, radish, garlic, apples, tangerines, strawberries, Korean beef, pork, and eggs, with some showing price increases.
The government plans to ensure stable supply during the holiday season by expanding supply and strengthening crop management.

On January 13, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Nara, Japan, emphasizing the importance of Korea-Japan cooperation.
The two countries discussed practical measures for collaboration in economic security, science and technology, AI, social issues, and transnational crime response.
This summit continued the shuttle diplomacy tradition and marked progress in building future-oriented relations and addressing historical issues.

The Korean government plans to convert livestock manure into renewable energy, generating electricity for 38,000 households annually by 2030.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs aims to expand solid fuel production to 1.18 million tons per year, reducing greenhouse gases by 500,000 tons annually.
Expansion of 25 production facilities, quality improvements, and increased demand will stabilize supply and accelerate industrialization.