[2026-03-31]South Korea Sets Special Regulations for Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City Launch

The South Korean government is drafting special regulations for the launch of Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City.
These regulations define operational standards across administration, education, urban development, and industry.
The draft will be open for public comment from March 31 to May 11, ahead of the city’s official launch on July 1.

[2026-03-31]South Korea Launches Nationwide Hotline for Extended Night Childcare Services

South Korea has launched a nationwide hotline for extended night childcare services for children aged 6 to 12.
The new hotline simplifies access to emergency and temporary night care, addressing urgent parental needs.
The service began operation on January 5, 2026, with over 343 facilities participating.

[2026-03-31]AI Integration in US Military Operations: Ethical Challenges and Policy Impacts

AI technologies are now central to US military operations, from target identification to mission planning.
This shift has accelerated operational timelines and raised significant ethical and industry concerns.
As of early 2024, AI-driven systems are actively deployed, with ongoing debates among tech firms and policymakers.

[2026-03-31]Korea Expands ‘Culture Day’ to Every Wednesday: Policy, Impact, and Actions

Korea is expanding its ‘Culture Day’ policy from monthly to weekly, starting April 1.
This change aims to make cultural participation a regular habit, lowering barriers with discounts and special programs.
The policy is now implemented every Wednesday, with broad support from government and private sectors.

[2026-03-31]Korea’s Support Program for Exporters Facing EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Korea’s climate ministry is providing hands-on support for exporters affected by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The program offers on-site visits and one-on-one consulting for carbon emissions calculation and reporting.
Applications for the 2026 EU CBAM consulting support are open until April 26, 2024.

[2026-03-31]South Korea Raises Construction Worker Retirement Fund to Improve Welfare

South Korea has raised the daily retirement fund for construction day laborers.
The fund increases from KRW 6,500 to 8,700 to enhance worker welfare.
The new rate applies to construction projects bidding after April 1, 2024.