President Lee Jae-myung highlighted key social policies during the 23rd Senior Aides Meeting.
Policies include expanding ‘Geunyang Dream’, reviewing school uniform costs, and supporting workation centers.
These measures are currently under discussion and implementation as of February 12, 2026.
South Korea has reinforced its avian influenza response following new H5N1 outbreaks in poultry farms.
The government implemented strict movement controls and enhanced biosecurity measures.
As of February 2025, these actions are actively enforced nationwide.
South Korea is upgrading water intake and pumping stations to secure stable water supply amid climate risks.
Key changes include direct funding, expert management, and frequent inspections for faster implementation.
As of February 2026, 4 facilities are complete and 66 are under improvement, with 470 billion KRW allocated.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups convened a policy forum to support robot startups in Daegu.
Key measures include increased funding, market access, and workforce development for the robotics sector.
The initiative follows the January 2024 National Startup Era Strategy Meeting and is currently being implemented.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is implementing expanded supply and discount programs for key food items during Lunar New Year.
Supply of apples and other holiday foods is increased, and the discount support budget rises by 6.3% for 2026.
Discounts and supply measures are active from January 29 to February 16, 2026, with special events in traditional markets from February 10 to 14.
The 2026 REAIM High-Level Summit focused on responsible military use of artificial intelligence.
The summit advanced international cooperation and concrete actions for AI governance in defense.
Held in Spain, the event marked ongoing leadership by South Korea and partner nations.