The Korea Customs Service has announced the Export PLUS+ Strategy to strengthen export competitiveness in advanced and promising industries.
Key changes include regulatory innovation for bonded processing exports and the launch of dedicated support teams for sectors like semiconductors, bio, and MRO.
The strategy was presented on February 5, 2024, with implementation planned within the first quarter.
The Korean Tax Tribunal released three major decisions for Q4 2025 affecting housing and taxpayer rights.
These rulings clarify VAT exemptions, tax investigation procedures, and acquisition tax obligations.
The decisions were announced in late 2025 and are now publicly accessible.
The Korea Aerospace Administration has announced new leadership and strategic priorities under Commissioner Oh Tae-seok.
Key initiatives include advancing launch vehicle programs, satellite development, and fostering a robust aerospace industry ecosystem.
The agency is preparing for the fifth Nuriho launch in the second half of this year and expanding international cooperation.
South Korea announced the results of the 2025 Comprehensive Civil Service Evaluation, recognizing 32 top-performing agencies.
The evaluation introduced new criteria to enhance safety and responsiveness in public service.
The program is ongoing, with annual assessments and continued support for underperforming agencies.
South Korea has confirmed African Swine Fever at a pig farm in Changnyeong, prompting immediate national biosecurity measures.
A 24-hour standstill order and mass culling are being enforced to prevent further spread.
As of February 4, 2026, these actions are actively underway with ongoing monitoring.
The 2025 Korea Entrepreneurship Survey reports overall improvements in entrepreneurship indices for individuals and companies.
Corporate entrepreneurship indices showed a more significant increase than individual scores, highlighting sectoral recovery.
Survey results were announced on June 4, 2025, with public access via official platforms.