The Ministry of Employment and Labor is revising national technical qualification exam requirements to support youth employment.
Key changes include reducing career experience requirements and introducing flexible qualification pathways.
Discussions and implementation began in April 2024, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and legislative steps.
South Korea and France have reaffirmed their partnership in key strategic science and technology sectors, including AI and quantum technology.
The two countries agreed to expand research collaboration, innovation ecosystems, and academic exchanges.
These commitments were formalized during the 9th Korea-France Science and Technology Joint Committee meeting in June 2024.
Korea’s Ministry of Culture has expanded ‘Culture Day’ from the last Wednesday of each month to every Wednesday.
This change aims to increase public access to cultural events and benefits, fostering a more inclusive cultural ecosystem.
The expanded program began on April 1, 2026, with nationwide performances and new initiatives.
The Korean government has selected 52 national AI projects for 2024, distributing 3,000 GPUs to support innovation.
This initiative aims to accelerate AI development across industries such as automotive, healthcare, and climate.
GPU allocation begins this month, with resources managed for maximum efficiency.
South Korea has issued a ‘resource security crisis’ alert and strengthened energy-saving measures nationwide.
The government is shifting from a vehicle 5-day rotation to a stricter odd-even system for public institutions.
These changes take effect from April 8, 2026, in response to ongoing supply risks.
South Korea has launched a comprehensive startup policy to shift the national growth paradigm from employment to entrepreneurship.
The government will support 5,000 entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and ecosystem reforms, focusing on tech and local startups.
Applications for the Modoo Startup Project are open from March 26 to May 15, 2026.