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The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on the 16th that the amendments to the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment and Industrial Accident Insurance Premium Collection Act were approved in the cabinet meeting.
The payment period for substitute workers for parental leave will be extended by up to one month, and the subsidy will be paid in full for the duration of the substitute worker’s employment.
Due to the increase in the minimum wage next year, the maximum amount of job-seeking benefits will rise to 68,100 won per day.

The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced an amendment to the enforcement decree to include plastic toys in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
The recycling cost for toys is set at 343 won per kg, and general plastic toys can be separated and disposed of like other plastic items.
Toys that are electrical or electronic must be disposed of through dedicated small appliance collection bins or municipal electronic product recovery systems.

The Hometown Love Donation Program has surpassed 100 billion won in cumulative donations in its third year.
Increased donations to special disaster areas and the expansion of private platform donations are key factors.
Next year, the tax deduction rate will be further expanded, leading to increased participation.

A system improvement is being promoted to allow local government recommended personnel to participate in government committees.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Government Legislation, and the Council of Governors of Korea have approved 20 amendments to presidential decrees.
This amendment is expected to enable local governments to participate more actively in the decision-making process of major national policies.

Starting next year, the age for child allowance will be gradually extended, and integrated medical and care services for the elderly and disabled will be fully implemented.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced its work plan focusing on extending the child allowance age, expanding integrated medical and care services nationwide, and easing medical expenses.
Welfare policies that the public can feel will be promoted in areas such as childbirth, childcare, retirement income, and overall medical and care services.

The government plans to expand ‘Sunlight Income Villages’ nationwide to enhance energy independence and resident income through community-led solar power generation.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it will work with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and Environment to implement comprehensive government support.
The government will provide integrated support for key elements such as power grid connection, site acquisition, and financial aid through the newly established task force.