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[2026-01-25]Siheung Rental Apartment Entrance Issue Resolved After 5 Years by Anti-Corruption Commission

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The entrance inconvenience at Siheung Janghyeon Complex 19 rental apartments in Gyeonggi Province has been resolved through mediation by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.
Residents, who moved in September 2020, filed a collective complaint in July 2023 after five years of inconvenience, and a traffic improvement study will be completed by the first half of 2026.
LH and Siheung City will decide on an additional entrance after gathering resident opinions, and illegal parking enforcement will be strengthened.

[2026-01-25]Ministry of Health Acts to Save Local Clinics with Essential Medical Law

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched a demand survey with 17 provinces and the medical sector in preparation for the Essential Medical Law passed on December 6, 2025.
The government is identifying specific projects and budget needs to ensure the new special account, starting in 2027, is effectively allocated to the field.
Plans include building treatment cooperation networks and training medical professionals to strengthen regional healthcare.

[2026-01-25]Government and Industry Discuss Privacy-Friendly Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

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The government and autonomous technology companies met to discuss ways to enhance industry competitiveness while ensuring privacy protection.
On January 23, a roundtable at Hyundai Motorstudio included six companies such as Hyundai Motor Company.
Participants welcomed regulatory sandbox policies and called for faster support amid global AI competition.

[2026-01-25]5 Million Views: Korean Short Drama Sheds Light on Depression and Lifeline 109

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The short drama ‘My Wife Has Depression’ surpassed 5 million views in a month, resonating with the public.
Produced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the video highlights depression as a treatable illness with expert consultation.
Suicide prevention hotline 109 and over 1,000 comments have created a space for national healing and solidarity.

[2026-01-25]Fact Check: No 100 Trillion Won Tax Transfer, New Active Administration Casebook Released

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The Ministry of the Interior and Safety clarified that reports of a 100 trillion won tax transfer to local governments before the local elections are untrue.
Increases in local allocation and consumption tax rates are ongoing national policy priorities, with details still under inter-ministerial discussion.
A new casebook summarizing four years of active administration has been published for both citizens and public officials.

[2026-01-25]Korean Tax Authority Enforces Stricter Offshore Trust Reporting in 2025

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From 2025, Korean residents who held offshore trusts even for a day must submit trust details to the National Tax Service.
The reporting system, introduced by a 2023 law revision, imposes a 10% penalty on undeclared trust assets.
The NTS will encourage voluntary compliance and strictly penalize non-reporting individuals.