The Korean government highlighted building an AI highway as a key task in the 2026 budget proposal.
Plans include securing over 52,000 GPUs by 2028, commercializing 6G, and introducing an AI regulatory sandbox.
Expanded AI infrastructure is expected to boost diverse services and industrial competition.
The Korean government has initiated a special investigation into suspected jeonse fraud and speculative real estate transactions in Seoul and Gyeonggi, and will conduct a comprehensive review of high-end apartment gift deals.
Authorities including the Ministry of Land, National Tax Service, and police are intensifying investigations and source-of-funds checks for all major transactions reported in the second half of 2023.
The government plans to strengthen cooperation and enforcement to ensure market order and housing stability, with ongoing crackdowns on illegal real estate activities.
The government will expand integrated meal management support centers to all 228 cities, counties, and districts to enhance hygiene and nutrition for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled.
This year, nutrition labeling will be extended to chicken, and a pilot project for ‘Healthy Food Stores’ will be launched at 300 convenience stores nationwide.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety aims to strengthen evidence-based nutrition information to create a healthier dietary environment for all citizens.
Yangyang in Gangwon Province is renowned for its pine mushrooms, especially during the peak season from September to October.
Pine mushrooms only grow near living pine trees over 20 years old, and prices can exceed 1 million KRW.
Visitors can enjoy specialty restaurants, traditional markets, and the Songi Salmon Festival held every October in Yangyang.
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ on Netflix surpassed 300 million views, becoming the platform’s most-watched film.
Choreographer Ha Sung-jin’s ‘Soda Pop’ routine, inspired by Taekwondo, gained worldwide popularity, and the OST ‘Golden’ topped the Billboard Hot 100.
As K-content and Korean choreographers gain global recognition, discussions continue on creators’ rights and establishing Taekwondo-based dance as a genre.
The government has resumed the regular employment support program after two years, now including companies with fewer than 30 employees.
Family-friendly policies such as the 10 a.m. parental start time and reduced working hours are expanded, with up to KRW 600,000 per month in support for workers and employers.
Authorities plan to closely review policy effectiveness and continue improving systems to address labor market gaps and protect workers’ rights.