Sokcho City, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency have launched new savings programs for SME employees.
These initiatives aim to boost long-term employment and asset formation, strengthening the local economy.
The programs begin in April 2024, with phased support over three years.
South Korea completed a nationwide safety survey for 15,961 three-year-old children raised at home.
All children were confirmed safe, with 2,808 families receiving welfare service support.
The survey was finalized in 2025, with the next round planned for October 2024.
Korea Customs Service is implementing an origin verification support program for small and medium exporters to the US.
The initiative strengthens origin management capabilities to address changing trade environments and US customs policies.
Applications are open from February 9 to 20, 2026, with consulting provided through June.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups released the 2025 Women-Owned Business Survey results.
Average sales and net profit for women-led companies rose significantly, with new policy needs identified.
Findings will inform future support programs and FemTech initiatives, with ongoing implementation in 2025.
On January 26, 2024, the Korean government launched a public-private Counter-Terrorism Innovation Task Force to overhaul the national system.
The TF is co-chaired by Manjong Lee of the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies and Wonho Park of the Counter-Terrorism Center, with about 30 experts from both public and private sectors.
The TF will operate for three months, focusing on redefining terrorism, strengthening international cooperation, and implementing practical reforms.
The Public Procurement Service (PPS) has finalized its 2026 support plan to help Korean companies enter overseas procurement markets.
The overseas procurement market is valued at about KRW 2,700 trillion, with a focus on supporting innovative, technology-advanced, and G-PASS companies.
Efforts include expanding entry into international organization markets and strengthening export competitiveness through cross-ministerial cooperation.