The South Korean government has introduced a KRW 26.2 trillion supplementary budget for 2026.
This policy aims to ease high oil price burdens, support vulnerable groups, and stabilize affected industries.
The budget was approved on March 31, 2026, and submitted to the National Assembly for implementation.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy conducted a joint inspection of gas stations following rapid fuel price increases.
This action targets stations that raised prices sharply after the second fuel price cap was implemented.
The inspection took place on June 30, 2024, and aims to ensure compliance and protect consumers.
The South Korean government is drafting special regulations for the launch of Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City.
These regulations define operational standards across administration, education, urban development, and industry.
The draft will be open for public comment from March 31 to May 11, ahead of the city’s official launch on July 1.
South Korea has launched a nationwide hotline for extended night childcare services for children aged 6 to 12.
The new hotline simplifies access to emergency and temporary night care, addressing urgent parental needs.
The service began operation on January 5, 2026, with over 343 facilities participating.
AI technologies are now central to US military operations, from target identification to mission planning.
This shift has accelerated operational timelines and raised significant ethical and industry concerns.
As of early 2024, AI-driven systems are actively deployed, with ongoing debates among tech firms and policymakers.
Korea is expanding its ‘Culture Day’ policy from monthly to weekly, starting April 1.
This change aims to make cultural participation a regular habit, lowering barriers with discounts and special programs.
The policy is now implemented every Wednesday, with broad support from government and private sectors.