Korean financial authorities are intensifying investigations into unfair trading by financial influencers on SNS and stock broadcasts.
The crackdown targets pre-arranged trading, false information, and market manipulation, with strict penalties for violations.
A focused reporting period begins March 23, with rewards for whistleblowers and ongoing monitoring.
The South Korean government announced a new policy to strengthen SMEs through innovation, regional support, and fair market practices.
Key measures include expanded R&D funding, regional talent programs, and enhanced protections for SMEs.
The policy direction was presented on March 20, 2026, and implementation is underway.
South Korea introduced a fully domestic physical AI platform for manufacturing at KAIST.
This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign solutions and foster exportable smart factory models.
The platform was unveiled on March 23, 2026, marking a significant policy milestone.
The BTS comeback concert in Seoul has triggered significant economic and tourism effects.
Government policies are being reformed to sustain and expand these impacts across venues, ticketing, and regional tourism.
Implementation began in early 2024, with new measures and infrastructure upgrades underway.
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards.
This achievement highlights the global influence of Korean media and music.
The awards were presented on March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The Ministry of Science and ICT has extended the pilot program using facial recognition for mobile phone identity verification.
This initiative aims to prevent fraudulent phone activations, particularly those linked to voice phishing crimes.
The pilot period now continues until June 30, 2024, with industry feedback influencing the extension.