South Korea is launching new policies to support foreign-invested companies and regional growth.
The initiative aims to increase youth employment and attract major foreign investment projects.
The policy was announced at a high-level meeting on January 28, 2026.
South Korea and Qatar are deepening their strategic partnership through high-level diplomatic engagement.
The visit of Qatar’s special envoy signals strengthened cooperation in defense, investment, and energy.
This initiative follows a recent leader-level call and took place in January 2026.
The limitations of Korea’s traditional power grid are becoming clear amid rising renewable energy adoption and increasing electricity demand.
Advanced technologies like AI, ESS, and VPP are being deployed to optimize electricity production, storage, and consumption, with Jeonnam as a pilot region.
The new grid aims to ensure stable power supply, reduce costs, and foster industrial and regional growth.
The Korean government will significantly expand practical policies across land, transport, agriculture, defense, and public safety in 2026.
Major measures include the launch of Land Satellite 2, new and increased reservist training compensation, and broader VAT exemptions for pet medical care.
Disaster relief, stalking victim protection, and other social safety nets will also be strengthened nationwide.
President Lee Jae-myung made a surprise visit to the Transnational Crime Special Response TF office, encouraging staff and ordering active measures against overseas scam crimes.
Since the TF’s launch, reports of scam crimes like voice phishing have sharply decreased, with notable arrests and repatriations from Cambodia.
President Lee stressed inter-agency cooperation, local media outreach, and pledged increased budget and personnel support.
On January 26, 2024, the Korean government launched a public-private Counter-Terrorism Innovation Task Force to overhaul the national system.
The TF is co-chaired by Manjong Lee of the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies and Wonho Park of the Counter-Terrorism Center, with about 30 experts from both public and private sectors.
The TF will operate for three months, focusing on redefining terrorism, strengthening international cooperation, and implementing practical reforms.