[2025-12-17]Preemie Outpatient Care Cost Reduction Extended to 5 Years and 4 Months

Starting next year, the cost reduction period for preemie outpatient care will be extended to a maximum of 5 years and 4 months, and the cap on rewards for reporting fraudulent health insurance claims will be increased to 3 billion KRW.
This amendment aims to alleviate the medical expenses for preemies, prevent health insurance fund leakage, and strengthen post-examination management to enhance public convenience.
Health insurance premium rates and property insurance fee criteria for regional subscribers have also been adjusted and will be applied from January 1st next year.

[2025-12-17]Ministry of Culture to Promote K-Culture and Achieve 30 Million Tourists

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to promote ‘K-Culture’ as a key growth industry and strengthen the foundation of a cultural powerhouse.
Next year, they will focus on achieving 30 million tourists early, establishing a trusted sports environment, among other key tasks.
The ministry will develop tailored strategies for the film, game, and pop music industries and expand various support measures.

[2025-12-17]Ministry of Science and ICT to Host Future Energy and Environment Technology Forum in 2025

The Ministry of Science and ICT will host a forum on future energy and environment technology in 2025.
The forum will feature key achievements in climate technology research and development, and discussions among experts on domestic and international trends and cooperation directions.
Additionally, the Ministry plans to increase the budget for climate technology research and development by 73.5% in 2026.

[2025-12-17]Civil Code Fully Revised After 67 Years

Today (Dec. 16), the amendment to the contract law provisions, the first task for modernizing the Civil Code, passed the Cabinet meeting.
This revision aims to align the Civil Code, the fundamental law for citizens’ lives and economic activities, with the changed reality.
Detailed information can be found in the attached file.

[2025-12-17]Recognition and Awards for Emergency Medical Workers

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Fire Agency held the 19th Emergency Medical Advancement Conference.
Awards were given to individuals and organizations that contributed to the development of emergency medical services.
Actress Ha Young was appointed as the ambassador for emergency medical services, and various exhibitions and events were held.