Korea’s Health Ministry is finalizing criteria for expanding physician training from 2027 onward.
Key changes include supply model selection and regional medical workforce prioritization.
Final decisions are expected after additional committee discussions next week.
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission participated in major East Asia competition policy meetings in Tokyo.
The meetings focused on digital competition, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
Events took place from February 5 to 6, 2024, marking EATOP’s 20th anniversary.
South Korea has reinforced avian influenza control measures following an H5N9 outbreak at a large egg-laying farm in Chungnam Yesan.
Authorities are implementing stricter biosecurity, farm inspections, and movement restrictions to prevent further spread.
Actions began on February 5, 2024, with ongoing nationwide monitoring and targeted interventions.
South Korea has announced revisions to ambulance regulations to improve patient transport safety and oversight.
Key changes include mandatory real-time record submission, increased fees, and stricter staffing and vehicle standards.
The proposed amendments are open for public comment until March 18, 2026.
The Korean government will significantly expand infrastructure support for advanced strategic industry clusters, especially in regions distant from the Seoul metropolitan area.
National funding limits for infrastructure costs will be doubled for companies investing in these provincial clusters.
The new measures were discussed at a joint policy meeting on February 6, 2024, with implementation expected after further approvals in the first half of the year.
South Korea is intensifying efforts to prevent the misuse of virtual assets in cross-border crimes and illegal fund flows.
Key changes include enhanced monitoring of crypto transactions and proposed amendments to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.
A joint policy seminar was held on February 5, 2026, to discuss regulatory improvements and expert recommendations.