[2026-01-11]Civil Defense Sirens to Sound in Disaster Situations from February

Starting February, civil defense sirens will sound in disaster situations such as typhoons, floods, and wildfires.
The government decided to expand the use of sirens due to frequent urgent evacuation needs caused by rapid wildfires and extreme heavy rains.
Additionally, various new policies will be introduced from the new year, including increased reserve training fees and the implementation of a livelihood account system.

[2026-01-11]Italian Prime Minister to Visit Korea After 19 Years

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will make an official visit to Korea from the 17th to the 19th of this month at the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung.
Meloni is the first European leader to visit Korea since the new administration took office and the first Italian Prime Minister to visit in 19 years.
The summit will discuss various fields including trade, investment, advanced industries, and cultural cooperation.

[2026-01-11]Amendment to Information Protection Industry Act Announced

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it will pre-announce the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Information Protection Industry Act until the 19th of next month.
This amendment aims to eliminate blind spots in the information protection disclosure system and strengthen the responsibilities of listed companies.
The Ministry plans to gather opinions through public hearings and proceed with follow-up procedures to apply the changes from 2027.

[2026-01-11]Offline Civil Complaints to be Notified via SMS and Email

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission will implement a plan to notify the progress of offline civil complaints via SMS and email.
This measure aims to alleviate the inconvenience of citizens and administrative inefficiency.
Even the elderly and digitally disadvantaged will be able to conveniently receive notifications about the progress of their complaints.