metaqsol President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of R&D investment in his 2026 budget speech.
Next year’s government R&D budget has been set at a record 35.5 trillion won.
The Ministry of Agriculture plans to focus investments on smart agriculture and green bio industries.
A survey revealed that 62.4% of Gyeongbuk wildfire victims are still living in temporary housing.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety stated that they will continuously manage the recovery and support process.
The government plans to provide additional funds and donations to the victims and encourage their participation in the distribution process.
President Lee Jae-myung stressed the importance of transparent governance to the public.
The government will conduct briefings in front of the public and provide special rewards to dedicated officials.
To address polarization, the government plans to shift policy paradigms and promote social economy.
The government has decided to add superconductors, K-bio, K-digital healthcare, and K-content to its super-innovation economy project.
On the 16th, the Ministry of Economy and Finance held a meeting to announce the fourth implementation plan for the 15 major super-innovation economy projects.
The government plans to develop prototypes for various application fields within the next five years to lead industrial and technological innovation.
The government plans to invest 4.5 trillion won to expand overseas public-supported logistics centers to 40 by 2030.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the ‘Global Logistics Supply Chain Hub Strategy’ and plans to strengthen the functions and roles of port and maritime promotion corporations.
The ministry will focus on expanding logistics infrastructure in key overseas logistics hub countries and establishing a support system for logistics companies’ overseas expansion.
Starting at midnight on the 18th, the toll for Incheon Bridge will be reduced by 63%.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has signed an agreement with Incheon Bridge Co. to lower the toll.
This reduction is expected to save commuters 1.72 million KRW annually.