Korea hosted the APEC Future Jobs Forum to address AI and demographic changes impacting employment.
The event highlighted Korea’s Industrial Transition Employment Stability Plan and its international recognition.
Held April 6–7, 2024, the forum featured policy discussions, global best practices, and practical solutions.
South Korea is advancing reforms in real estate project finance to ensure market stability.
Key measures include exposure reduction, improved delinquency rates, and regulatory upgrades.
Implementation is ongoing, with major milestones set for 2026 and 2027.
South Korea has introduced a war supplementary budget and new policy measures.
Key changes include expanded fiscal support, river re-naturalization, and stricter drug driving penalties.
Implementation began in March 2024, with ongoing enforcement and stakeholder engagement.
Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is revising the Building Sale Act Enforcement Decree.
The changes aim to reduce unnecessary contract cancellation disputes and improve contract stability for buyers.
The draft amendment is open for public comment for 40 days starting July 3, 2024.
South Korea and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in veteran honors and memorial activities.
The agreement builds on previous collaboration, focusing on record sharing, veteran recognition, and educational exchanges.
The MOU was signed on April 2, 2024, during the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Chipyong-ni.
South Korea marked the 78th anniversary of the Jeju 4·3 Incident with a national memorial and policy commitments.
New legislative actions aim to restore honor and rights for victims and their families.
The commemoration and reforms are ongoing, with government and public engagement in 2024.