The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the plan to expand ‘Sunlight Income Villages’ nationwide at the Cabinet meeting.
This plan was prepared in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.
Further details can be found in the attached document.

Saemangeum Development Agency held a briefing session on the secondary battery brine wastewater treatment technology development project.
The project is promoted by the Ministry of Climate Energy Environment and will invest a total of 37 billion KRW from 2026 to 2030.
Saemangeum Development Agency plans to support the efficient consortium by establishing cooperation systems between research institutions and companies.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the full-scale promotion of the ‘Nationwide Expansion Plan for Solar Income Villages’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Solar Income Villages are a business model where community members install solar power plants to achieve energy independence and share the profits.
The government plans to establish a pan-government task force and provide integrated support for grid connection, site acquisition, and loans.

The Korea Forest Service has selected 20 Baekdudaegan landmarks to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Baekdudaegan Protection Act.
The selection was based on public recognition, cultural value assessments, and surveys.
The booklet includes photos, historical information, and tourist guides, and can be accessed on the Korea Forest Service website.

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups paid 391.6 billion won for November’s Sangsaeng Payback, with a total of 1.1072 trillion won paid from September to November.
Sangsaeng Payback refunds 20% of the monthly card spending increase to citizens aged 19 and older in the form of digital Onnuri gift certificates.
Up to 30,000 won can be refunded for December’s spending increase, and applications are open until midnight on December 31.

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups has approved a revision to the law to recognize companies that have resolved exclusion reasons as startups.
According to the revision, companies that resolve exclusion reasons within seven years from the start date will be recognized as startups.
The revised enforcement ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to companies that resolve exclusion reasons before the implementation date.