[2026-04-06]South Korea’s Real Estate Project Finance Reform: Exposure, Delinquency, and Policy Actions

South Korea is advancing reforms in real estate project finance to ensure market stability.
Key measures include exposure reduction, improved delinquency rates, and regulatory upgrades.
Implementation is ongoing, with major milestones set for 2026 and 2027.

[2026-04-06]South Korea’s War Supplementary Budget, River Policy, and Drug Driving Laws Explained

South Korea has introduced a war supplementary budget and new policy measures.
Key changes include expanded fiscal support, river re-naturalization, and stricter drug driving penalties.
Implementation began in March 2024, with ongoing enforcement and stakeholder engagement.

[2026-04-05]Korea Revises Building Sale Contract Law to Strengthen Buyer Protections

Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is revising the Building Sale Act Enforcement Decree.
The changes aim to reduce unnecessary contract cancellation disputes and improve contract stability for buyers.
The draft amendment is open for public comment for 40 days starting July 3, 2024.

[2026-04-05]Korea-France MOU Strengthens Veteran Honors and International Memorial Cooperation

South Korea and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in veteran honors and memorial activities.
The agreement builds on previous collaboration, focusing on record sharing, veteran recognition, and educational exchanges.
The MOU was signed on April 2, 2024, during the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Chipyong-ni.

[2026-04-05]Jeju 4·3 Incident Remembrance and Policy Actions for Peace and Human Rights

South Korea marked the 78th anniversary of the Jeju 4·3 Incident with a national memorial and policy commitments.
New legislative actions aim to restore honor and rights for victims and their families.
The commemoration and reforms are ongoing, with government and public engagement in 2024.

[2026-04-05]South Korea Eases Import Procedures Amid Middle East Supply Chain Disruptions

South Korea has introduced temporary regulatory measures to mitigate supply chain bottlenecks caused by the prolonged Middle East conflict.
Key changes include simplified customs procedures and exemptions for increased shipping costs from the region.
The new policies were discussed and implemented following an emergency economic meeting on June 3.