The Ministry of SMEs and Startups convened a policy forum to support robot startups in Daegu.
Key measures include increased funding, market access, and workforce development for the robotics sector.
The initiative follows the January 2024 National Startup Era Strategy Meeting and is currently being implemented.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is implementing expanded supply and discount programs for key food items during Lunar New Year.
Supply of apples and other holiday foods is increased, and the discount support budget rises by 6.3% for 2026.
Discounts and supply measures are active from January 29 to February 16, 2026, with special events in traditional markets from February 10 to 14.
The 2026 REAIM High-Level Summit focused on responsible military use of artificial intelligence.
The summit advanced international cooperation and concrete actions for AI governance in defense.
Held in Spain, the event marked ongoing leadership by South Korea and partner nations.
Korea’s Rural Development Administration has developed a patented genetic identification technology for Tamnaneubong citrus.
This enables 100% accurate distinction between Tamnaneubong and similar varieties, preventing mixing in distribution.
The technology is patented and standard procedures are being implemented in 2025.
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups is intensifying efforts to prevent third-party interference in SME support programs.
Key measures include collaboration with private platforms, digitalization of application processes, and new R&D support schemes.
These initiatives were reviewed and advanced at the third TF meeting held on February 6, 2026.
Korea’s AEO program enhances supply chain resilience for exporters and importers.
E-Land World used AEO risk management to recover quickly from a major logistics center fire.
The program’s effectiveness was highlighted during a site visit by the Korea Customs Service Commissioner on February 6.