[2026-02-23]KMA Announces Key Personnel Appointments and Promotions for 2026

The Korea Meteorological Administration has announced a series of personnel appointments and promotions.
These changes affect key leadership positions across several departments.
The new assignments take effect on February 23, 2026.

[2026-02-22]Korea Customs Service Expands Tax Filing Assistance for Importers to Reduce Errors

The Korea Customs Service is providing expanded tax filing assistance information to importers.
This initiative aims to minimize import declaration errors and support voluntary compliance.
The assistance is available from February 20, 2026, via UNI-PASS and official notifications.

[2026-02-22]South Korea Designates 71 Rehabilitation Medical Institutions for 2026–2029

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has designated 71 institutions for the third phase of rehabilitation medical care.
This policy aims to reduce disabilities and accelerate patient return to daily life through intensive rehabilitation.
The new designations will be effective from March 2026 to February 2029.

[2026-02-22]South Korea Implements Emergency Measures for ASF in Pig Feed Supply Chain

South Korea’s Central Accident Response Headquarters is implementing emergency measures to control African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks.
ASF genes were detected in pig feed, marking the first such case in the country and prompting nationwide inspections and regulatory actions.
As of February 20, 2024, authorities are conducting farm-wide inspections and enforcing feed safety protocols.

[2026-02-22]South Korea Launches School Safety Inspection for Elementary Students in 2025

South Korea is conducting a nationwide inspection to improve safety around elementary schools.
The initiative targets five key risk areas and involves 725 agencies in a joint effort.
The inspection runs from February 23 to March 27, 2025, with ongoing follow-up actions.