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The Korean government, in cooperation with Cambodian police, arrested 26 members of a scam ring impersonating state agencies in Phnom Penh.
The group defrauded 165 Korean citizens of over 26.7 billion KRW and forced female victims into sexual exploitation and video recording.
Authorities plan swift extradition and prosecution, along with support and prevention measures for victims, signaling a tough stance on transnational crime.

The National Tax Service has launched a task force to consolidate the collection of 284 trillion KRW in non-tax revenue.
Non-tax revenue, previously managed separately under over 300 laws, saw unpaid amounts rise from 19 trillion KRW in 2020 to 25 trillion KRW in 2024.
This integration aims to prevent fiscal revenue leakage and improve taxpayer convenience, with new legislation and system upgrades underway.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will invest 43 billion won to nurture over 3,400 content industry professionals in response to AI technology expansion.
In 2024, new initiatives like the Generative AI Content Academy and specialized training for international advancement are being launched.
Applicants can join programs according to annual schedules, with details available on KOCCA and EduKOCCA websites.

The Korean government plans to convert livestock manure into solid fuel, generating electricity for 38,000 households annually by 2030.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs aims to utilize 1.18 million tons of manure per year and reduce greenhouse gases by 500,000 tons annually.
Expansion of 25 production facilities, quality improvements, and increased demand are expected to stabilize and enhance the renewable energy transition.

Prosecutors’ direct investigation authority is transferred to the Major Crime Investigation Agency, while the Prosecution Office focuses on indictment and maintenance.
The new agency will investigate nine major crimes, including corruption, economic crimes, public officials, elections, defense projects, major disasters, drugs, national security, and cybercrime.
Relevant bills were pre-announced on January 12, 2026, with swift follow-up measures for organization and system implementation expected.

The authority for direct investigations by prosecutors will be transferred to the Major Crimes Investigation Agency.
The agency will investigate nine major crimes, while the Prosecution Office will focus on prosecution and maintenance.
The Prosecution Reform Task Force plans to announce the related bills by October.