The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will invest 43 billion KRW to nurture 3,400 K-content professionals in response to AI technology expansion.
In 2024, new initiatives like the AI-specialized content academy and targeted training for international expansion will be implemented.
Applicants can join various programs according to the annual schedule, with details available on KOCCA and EduKOCCA websites.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Science and ICT will permanently operate an R&D budget council starting this year.
Of the total 2024 R&D budget of KRW 35.5 trillion, 85.3% (KRW 30.5 trillion) is allocated to major R&D projects.
Both ministries aim to enhance expertise and financial efficiency through strengthened cooperation, applying these improvements from next year”s budget process.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced a five-year plan (2026–2030) to improve the drug side effect compensation system.
Coverage will expand to outpatient care before and after hospitalization, and the compensation limit will increase from 30 million to 50 million KRW.
Key strategies include simplifying application procedures, enhancing guidance for medical staff, and rationalizing system operations.
On January 13, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiichi Sanae in Nara, emphasizing expanded bilateral cooperation.
The two countries discussed practical measures for collaboration in economic security, science and technology, AI, and joint responses to social issues.
This summit continues the Korea-Japan shuttle diplomacy and marks a new starting point for future-oriented relations after 60 years.
From January 2024, National and Basic Pension benefits are increased by 2.1%.
The monthly income ceiling for pension calculations will be raised to 6.59 million KRW and the floor to 410,000 KRW from July.
About 7.79 million basic pensioners and 7.52 million national pensioners will receive higher payments.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Science and ICT will permanently operate an R&D budget council starting this year.
Of the total 2024 R&D budget of KRW 35.5 trillion, 85.3% (KRW 30.5 trillion) is allocated as major R&D funds.
Both ministries aim to enhance expertise and efficiency in budget allocation, applying these improvements from next year”s budget process.