President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit in Nara, Japan, on January 13, 2026.
Both leaders emphasized the significance of 60 years of diplomatic ties and the importance of future cooperation.
They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Korea-Japan relations and regional stability, expressing optimism for the future.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting weekly checks to address supply instability caused by livestock diseases and weather anomalies.
Key items this month include rice, cabbage, radish, garlic, apples, tangerines, strawberries, Korean beef, pork, and eggs, with vegetables and fruits showing overall stability.
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, the ministry plans to secure sufficient supply and strengthen management to ensure market stability.
On January 13, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiichi Sanae in Nara, Japan, emphasizing expanded cooperation.
Both countries discussed practical measures for collaboration in economic security, science and technology, social issues, transnational crime response, and people-to-people exchanges.
The summit, part of ongoing shuttle diplomacy, marked a new starting point for future-oriented Korea-Japan relations after 60 years.
From January 2024, National Pension and Basic Pension payments increase by 2.1%, with income ceiling adjustments set for July.
Approximately 7.52 million National Pension recipients and 7.79 million Basic Pension recipients will receive higher payments.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to revise related notices and enhance guidance on these changes.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Science and ICT will operate a permanent R&D budget council starting this year.
Of the total 2024 R&D budget of KRW 35.5 trillion, 85.3% (KRW 30.5 trillion) is allocated to major R&D projects.
Both ministries aim to enhance efficiency and expertise in budget allocation through strengthened cooperation and communication.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has opened a dedicated portal on Gov24 from June 12 for easy issuance of five types of year-end tax documents.
Users can conveniently obtain key certificates like resident registration without membership, using various authentication methods, all free of charge.
To handle increased traffic during tax season, a queue system is implemented, and mobile ID and SNS guidance are enhanced.