The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 27 tourism festivals for 2026–2027.
Government funding per festival increased to 40 million KRW, and the overall budget rose from 6.5 to 10.4 billion KRW, focusing on global festivals.
These initiatives aim to boost regional tourism and attract both domestic and international visitors through K-Culture experiences.
On January 23, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that regional decentralization and balanced growth are now national survival strategies during a town hall meeting in Ulsan.
He discussed shifting from a single-capital system to a ‘5 regions, 3 special zones’ structure and highlighted Ulsan’s role in manufacturing and AI transformation.
President Lee also visited a traditional market, engaging with merchants and calling for public support on economic, industrial safety, and regional development issues.
On June 23, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety signed an agreement with 10 major administrative and public agencies to boost the Public MyData service for businesses.
This service reduces the burden of submitting required documents for administrative and financial services, allowing companies to access over 70 types of administrative data online in real time.
In 2024, the service is being expanded to the financial sector and further supports business administration and management.
On January 23, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung made an unannounced visit to Namchang Onggi Market in Ulju-gun, Ulsan.
At this traditional five-day market, he interacted with merchants and citizens, purchasing local foods with Onnuri gift certificates.
After the market tour, President Lee moved to a town hall meeting venue, receiving cheers and applause from the citizens.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a committee meeting to discuss rice supply stabilization measures for 2025.
Due to increased processed rice demand, the rice surplus estimate was lowered to around 90,000 tons, and the planned market isolation of 100,000 tons will be postponed.
The government will add up to 60,000 tons of processed rice supply and ease purchase requirements for distributors as part of its new measures.
On June 22, the National Fire Agency held a strategy briefing in Suwon to position the fire industry as a national strategic sector.
Over 150 participants discussed regulatory reform, self-sustaining growth, and overseas expansion as key development strategies.
The agency pledged to enhance K-Fire’s competitiveness through certification system reforms and increased global support.