South Korea has finalized the Fifth Basic Plan for the Sustainable Use of Dokdo.
The plan outlines five strategic areas, increased funding, and interagency cooperation.
Implementation begins with 65 projects in 2026, backed by 1,420 billion KRW.
The Korea Disease Control Agency has established updated diagnostic reference levels for fluoroscopic radiography.
These new standards aim to optimize radiation doses and improve patient safety during medical imaging procedures.
The revised levels are set for implementation in 2026, reflecting changes since 2021.
Korea is expanding its Rare Disease Diagnosis Support Program to improve early detection and reduce patient burden.
The 2026 program will cover 1,150 patients and 1,389 rare diseases, with enhanced family testing and follow-up support.
Implementation begins in 2026, with information available from March 31 via the KDCA Rare Disease Helpline.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister participated in the first G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Yvelines, France.
Key topics included global governance reform, critical minerals supply chains, and international cooperation.
The meeting took place from March 26 to 27, 2024, with ongoing plans for strengthened collaboration.
The Overseas Koreans Agency has launched the 15th cohort of the ‘Woholfriends’ mentor program.
This initiative aims to provide practical guidance and safety information to Korean youth participating in working holiday programs.
The program officially began on March 27, 2024, with mentors sharing their experiences via online and offline channels.
The South Korean government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward gas stations that unjustly raise prices following the second petroleum price cap.
Approximately 35% of gas stations increased prices immediately after the new cap, prompting strict monitoring and enforcement.
As of March 27, 2024, authorities are closely tracking price changes and plan severe actions against violators.