[2025-12-18]Anti-Corruption and Rapid Resolution of Collective Complaints Planned by ACRC

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission plans to establish a conflict resolution council and a government-wide system to handle collective complaints next year.
Additionally, it aims to improve anti-corruption laws and systems to secure a spot in the top 20 of the Corruption Perceptions Index.
President Lee Jae-myung stated at the briefing in Sejong Convention Center that they will swiftly resolve public grievances.

[2025-12-18]Full Revision of Civil Law Begins After 67 Years

The Ministry of Justice has approved an amendment to modernize civil law, starting with contract law regulations.
The amendment allows statutory interest rates to be adjusted by presidential decree and includes provisions to cancel declarations made under ‘gaslighting’ conditions.
The Ministry of Justice views this contract law amendment as the starting point for a comprehensive revision of civil law.

[2025-12-18]Korea CDC to Revamp Quarantine System Focused on Traveler Health

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) plans to expand its quarantine system from focusing solely on blocking infectious diseases to emphasizing traveler health prevention and information provision.
The agency will gradually implement AI-based quarantine systems, provide tailored health information for travelers, and strengthen hygiene management of transportation means.
This initiative aims to institutionalize the new system by 2027, ensuring a quarantine system that protects public health from infectious disease risks.

[2025-12-18]Expansion of Tax Benefits for Childbirth and Childcare, Regulation of Liquid E-cigarettes

Starting next year, the tax exemption limit for childbirth and childcare expenses will be expanded to 200,000 KRW per child per month.
Art academy fees for children under 9 years old or in the second grade or below will be included in the education tax credit.
Liquid e-cigarettes will be regulated as tobacco, and the regional doctor system will be introduced.