The Ministry of Climate and Environment aims to supply 100GW of renewable energy by 2030, revising regulations and enacting special laws to boost solar power adoption.
It plans to expand wind power to 12GW on land and 25GW offshore by 2035, while supporting next-generation technologies and energy storage systems.
Additional policies include a plastic-free circular economy, seasonal algae management, and expanded electric vehicle support.
The Ministry of Personnel Management will replace the current 9th-grade civil service exam with the Public Service Aptitude Test (PSAT) and introduce a new early promotion system for 5th-grade positions.
It also plans to strengthen oversight of high-ranking officials’ stock transactions and extend disciplinary statute of limitations for stalking and distribution of obscene materials up to 10 years.
Additional reforms include reinforcing proactive administration, improving compensation systems for work-related injuries, and expanding welfare benefits for junior civil servants.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety unveiled its key policy directions for 2026, focusing on three main goals and five priority tasks.
These include establishing a citizen participation platform, realizing an AI-based democratic government, and revitalizing local autonomy.
Additional ‘plus’ initiatives aim to prepare for a safe winter and boost the economy.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced a public hearing for a special law to promote modular construction.
Modular construction, which involves pre-fabricating building components off-site, offers reduced construction time and improved safety but faces regulatory challenges.
The government plans to establish a tailored legal framework, provide incentives, and implement certification systems to foster the modular construction industry.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is holding a memorial ceremony on December 29 at Muan International Airport for the first anniversary of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash.
The event includes citizen memorial rallies, family gatherings, and public participation programs such as a digital mourning space and a pilgrimage route.
Minister Kim Yoon-deok stated that the ceremony will serve as a new milestone for aviation safety to prevent similar tragedies.
The South Korean government plans to distribute approximately 10,000 advanced GPUs to industry, academia, and research sectors starting February next year.
This initial batch includes 8,160 NVIDIA B200 and 2,296 H200 GPUs, part of the goal to secure over 52,000 GPUs by 2028.
The government aims to fairly and efficiently allocate GPU resources to strengthen the national AI ecosystem and competitiveness.