The Defense Ministry is advancing reforms to rebuild a ‘people’s army’ through strengthened democratic oversight and intelligence agency restructuring.
In response to the illegal martial law incident, measures include revising the martial law act, reviewing military service laws, and reorganizing the Defense Security Command.
Future plans include transitioning wartime operational control, building nuclear-powered submarines, and cultivating a smart military powered by AI and advanced technologies.

The government has finalized the ‘AI Bio National Strategy’ to accelerate drug development and research innovation through building an AI bio ecosystem.
AI models will be applied to five key areas: drug development, brain and aging, medical devices, biomanufacturing, and food and agriculture, with related research hubs to be established.
The plan includes securing over 7 million bio-data entries by 2030 and supporting high-performance computing infrastructure for AI bio research.

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs plans to extend benefits to second-generation relatives of independence activists and strengthen medical support for elderly veterans.
Key initiatives include monthly 150,000 KRW living allowances for spouses of elderly veterans, legislation for democratic activists, and doubling medical institutions by 2030.
Future plans also involve AI-based review systems, a digital veterans’ marketplace, and bidding to host the 2029 Invictus Games in Daejeon.

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that the 2026 budget is the first budget to open the AI era.
Next year’s government R&D budget has been confirmed at a record high of approximately 35.5 trillion won.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to allocate 261.7 billion won for R&D in the agricultural and food sectors next year, focusing on smart agriculture and green bio.

A survey revealed that 62.4% of Gyeongbuk wildfire victims are still living in temporary housing.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety stated that they will continuously manage to ensure swift recovery and support.
The government plans to continue various support measures in collaboration with local governments for housing reconstruction.

President Lee emphasized the need for transparent governance to the public.
He explained the reason for live broadcasting the briefings during the cabinet meeting at the Government Sejong Complex.
He mentioned providing special rewards to public officials and the need for a policy paradigm shift to address polarization.