The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced plans to start construction of over 50,000 homes in the Seoul metropolitan area and initiate the first move-ins for the third new towns next year.
Additionally, to revitalize local areas, the ministry will announce the second phase of public institution relocations and expand local transportation infrastructure such as roads, railways, and airports.
The ministry also plans to enhance housing welfare by expanding public rental housing for various income groups and providing tailored housing support for different life stages.

The Ministry of Education announced that it will expand the target for free education and care support from 5-year-olds to 4-year-olds starting next year.
Additionally, the teacher-child ratio for 0-year-old classes will be improved, and the number of care institutions in vulnerable areas will be significantly increased.
To foster AI talent, the ministry plans to introduce fast-track programs for innovative bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and strengthen various supports.

The government has designated manual therapy, percutaneous epidural neuroplasty, and radiotherapy for managed care benefits. The Non-covered Medical Services Management Policy Council made this decision to address the issue of excessive treatments in non-covered services. The criteria and pricing for managed care benefits will be decided through the Health Insurance Policy Deliberation Committee.

South Korea’s K2 tank has made its first entry into Latin America. The Peruvian army and South Korean defense contractors signed a framework agreement to supply 54 K2 tanks and 141 wheeled armored vehicles, totaling 195 ground equipment units. This export represents the largest defense export to Latin America, with implementation contracts expected to be finalized next year.

The specialized training program for care workers has been criticized for having high qualification requirements and low applicant numbers. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health and Welfare have stated they will improve qualification requirements and strengthen employee treatment to address the care workforce shortage. The government plans to designate universities for training foreign care workers and implement various measures to encourage long-term employment.

The government has announced measures to address the issue of false and exaggerated ads created using AI. There will be mandatory labeling for AI-generated content and stronger punitive damages. Agencies like the Fair Trade Commission and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will cooperate to enforce swift and strict penalties.