metaqsol The South Korean government has frozen the oil price ceiling for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene at previous levels.
This measure aims to stabilize consumer costs and manage demand amid international oil price volatility.
The third phase price ceiling takes effect from April 10, 2024, for two weeks.
South Korea confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) case at a Nonsan duck farm.
Authorities are intensifying biosecurity and containment measures nationwide.
The response began on April 9, 2025, with immediate restrictions and inspections.
South Korea is conducting a pilot project to improve emergency patient transport systems in Jeonbuk, Gwangju, and Jeonnam.
The initiative aims to reduce delays and ensure timely hospital admissions through region-specific protocols.
Relay inspections and stakeholder meetings are underway in April 2024 to assess progress and plan further improvements.
South Korea has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its ISMS and ISMS-P certification systems to prevent data breaches.
Key changes include expanded mandatory certification, risk-based standards, and enhanced audit procedures for critical data handlers.
Implementation begins in late 2024, with full mandatory requirements and strengthened criteria rolling out from 2027.
The Korean government is intensifying oversight of illegal private tutoring fees by raising reporting rewards and penalties.
Key changes include a tenfold increase in rewards for reporting violations and higher fines for illegal fee collection.
These measures were announced in April 2024 and are being implemented through ongoing inspections and legislative amendments.
Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor offers a free AI labor law consultation service.
The service provides rapid, reliable answers on wages, contracts, and labor rights, including for foreigners.
Launched in 2025, it has processed over 117,000 consultations and is expanding its scope.