The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety urges consumers to check the ‘Olbaro’ website to prevent harm from overseas direct purchase foods containing hazardous ingredients.
Since its launch in 2021, the website has seen usage rise to 890,000 users in 2025, reflecting growing demand for safety information.
MFDS is strengthening consumer protection through online promotion, web app development, and regulatory amendments.
On June 13, the amended Enforcement Decree of the Senior Welfare Act was approved, strengthening criteria and procedures for designating age-friendly cities.
The designation is valid for five years, and local governments must submit documents on organizational structure and project performance to the Minister of Health and Welfare.
Annual implementation is monitored, and designations can be revoked for fraudulent applications or failure to carry out plans.
President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met for a summit in Nara, Japan, on January 13, 2026.
Both leaders emphasized strengthening cooperation and marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalization.
The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of Korea-Japan relations and their commitment to regional stability.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is conducting weekly checks on the supply of agro-livestock products in response to animal diseases and weather anomalies.
Key items this month include rice, cabbage, radish, garlic, apples, tangerines, strawberries, Korean beef, pork, and eggs, with some showing price increases.
The government plans to ensure stable supply during the holiday season by expanding supply and strengthening crop management.
On January 13, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Nara, Japan, emphasizing the importance of Korea-Japan cooperation.
The two countries discussed practical measures for collaboration in economic security, science and technology, AI, social issues, and transnational crime response.
This summit continued the shuttle diplomacy tradition and marked progress in building future-oriented relations and addressing historical issues.
The Korean government is launching a comprehensive reform of the inefficient livestock distribution system that fails to reflect falling farm prices in consumer costs.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced four key tasks and ten detailed initiatives, including streamlining distribution, expanding price transparency, improving breeding methods, and boosting online transactions.
By 2030, the plan aims to increase hanwoo beef processing rates, raise pig auction shares, and enhance egg grading, ultimately reducing production costs and stabilizing prices.