President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that the 2026 budget is the first budget to open the AI era.
Next year’s government R&D budget has been confirmed at a record high of approximately 35.5 trillion won.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to allocate 261.7 billion won for R&D in the agricultural and food sectors next year, focusing on smart agriculture and green bio.
A survey revealed that 62.4% of Gyeongbuk wildfire victims are still living in temporary housing.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety stated that they will continuously manage to ensure swift recovery and support.
The government plans to continue various support measures in collaboration with local governments for housing reconstruction.
President Lee emphasized the need for transparent governance to the public.
He explained the reason for live broadcasting the briefings during the cabinet meeting at the Government Sejong Complex.
He mentioned providing special rewards to public officials and the need for a policy paradigm shift to address polarization.
The government has decided to add superconductors, K-bio, K-digital healthcare, and K-content to the super-innovation economy project.
On the 16th, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance held a meeting to announce the fourth implementation plan for the 15 major projects of the super-innovation economy.
The government plans to focus on achieving visible results through collaboration between the public-private task force and related ministries over the next five years.
The government plans to invest 4.5 trillion won by 2030 to expand overseas public-supported logistics centers to 40 locations.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the ‘Global Logistics Supply Chain Hub Strategy’ and plans to prioritize investments in storage and handling facilities in key overseas logistics hub countries.
Through this strategy, the ministry aims to support the export-import economy and establish various systems to assist logistics companies in expanding overseas.
Starting at midnight on the 18th, the toll for Incheon Bridge will be reduced by 63%.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has signed an agreement with Incheon Bridge Co., Ltd. to lower the toll.
This reduction is expected to save commuters 1.72 million won annually.