[2026-03-25]South Korea’s Cheongung-II Missile System: Performance, Exports, and Future Upgrades

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system has demonstrated high interception success in UAE operations.
The system’s proven reliability is increasing global demand and strengthening South Korea’s defense industry presence.
Development of the next-generation M-SAM Block III is underway, targeting completion by 2030.

[2026-03-25]South Korea Updates Rice Policy, Wildfire Victim Support, and Animal Reporting System

South Korea is implementing flexible rice supply policies and enhancing wildfire victim support.
The government has also streamlined the animal abandonment and loss reporting system.
These changes are being rolled out throughout 2024 with ongoing improvements.

[2026-03-24]South Korea’s 59th Central Integrated Defense Meeting Focuses on National Security Readiness

President Lee Jae-myung presided over the 59th Central Integrated Defense Meeting to strengthen national security readiness.
The meeting emphasized autonomous defense and coordinated response to modern security threats.
Held on March 23, 2026, the session gathered key national and local leaders.

[2026-03-24]South Korea Strengthens Crisis Communication and Child Protection Policies

The South Korean government is implementing new policies to improve disaster communication and child protection systems.
These measures aim to ensure timely support for victims’ families and prevent future systemic failures.
Immediate actions and inter-agency coordination are being enforced as of March 23, 2026.

[2026-03-24]Korea Nara Marketplace Expo 2026: Public Procurement Innovation and Global Expansion

The Korea Nara Marketplace Expo 2026 is Korea’s premier public procurement exhibition, supporting SMEs and innovation.
This year’s event introduces an AI special exhibition and improved buyer engagement for greater impact.
The expo will be held from March 25 to 27, 2026, at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

[2026-03-24]South Korea Launches Water Distribution Program to Protect Mobile Workers from Heat Illness

South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor and Jeju Province have agreed to supply water and cooling kits to mobile workers during the summer heat.
This initiative aims to protect delivery riders, courier drivers, and substitute drivers from heat-related illnesses.
The agreement was signed on March 23, 2024, with implementation set for the 2024 summer season.