South Korea’s 4th State Council meeting resulted in the approval of 18 legal promulgations and 10 presidential decrees.
Key changes include reforms in copyright protection, semiconductor industry support, and child protection measures.
Several new laws and amendments will be implemented starting February 2025, with immediate actions for some policies.
President Lee Jae-myung has chosen not to appeal the court’s cancellation of seven KBS board member appointments.
This decision follows a January 2024 ruling that found the previous appointment process unlawful.
The announcement was made on February 3, 2026, confirming the government’s respect for judicial decisions.
The South Korean Cabinet held its 4th meeting to address key policy issues.
Major topics included real estate tax, startup regulations, and social welfare initiatives.
Discussions and decisions were made on February 3, 2026, with further actions planned.
The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of Korea conducted corruption impact assessments on 1,357 laws in 2023.
Recommendations for improvement were made for 247 corruption risk factors across 122 laws, focusing on transparency and fairness.
The evaluation covered central administrative agencies and will continue to target laws affecting citizens’ rights and daily life.
The ‘Just Dream’ program in South Korea provides immediate food and essentials without requiring documentation.
This policy has lowered welfare barriers and connected vulnerable individuals to broader public support.
Launched in December 2023, it has aided over 36,000 people and is expanding rapidly in 2024.
South Korea has announced a major reform of the KS certification system after more than 60 years.
The changes expand eligibility to designers and developers, extend validity periods, and strengthen enforcement against illegal use.
The policy was jointly announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards on February 4.