The South Korean government has approved the 2026 supplementary budget, maintaining a total of 26.2 trillion won.
Key allocations target energy relief, supply chain stability, and emergency welfare support without additional government bonds.
The budget was finalized on April 11, 2026, and rapid implementation is planned.
The Gwangju region is piloting an innovative emergency patient transfer system to improve critical care delivery.
Key changes include real-time hospital selection and a dedicated decision committee to ensure timely patient admission.
The pilot has been operational since March 2024 and is currently under government review for effectiveness.
South Korea launches the April Shopping Festival to stimulate consumer spending and support SMEs.
The event features increased discounts, regional festival tie-ins, and expanded participation from retailers.
The festival runs from April 11 to May 10, 2026, with nationwide activities and incentives.
Korea is revising the Onnuri Gift Certificate program to better support small merchants.
New rules restrict usage to businesses with annual sales under 3 billion KRW and add stricter registration requirements.
The changes are set for legislative notice from April 13 to May 8, 2024, and implementation from June 17, 2024.
Korea has announced significant policy changes across education, labor, health, and industrial support sectors.
Key measures include expanded scholarships, Labor Day as a public holiday, tax exemptions for rare disease drugs, and breakfast support for workers.
Most programs are launching or expanding in 2024, with application deadlines and new services rolling out from April to July.
South Korea has maintained its oil price ceiling for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene in the third round.
The government continues strict monitoring of gas stations and recognizes those contributing to price stability.
The policy is effective from June 10 for two weeks, reflecting recent international market volatility.