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[2026-01-19]Key Policy Changes for 2026: Pension Increase, Food Safety, and Enhanced Information Security

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From 2026, national and basic pensions in Korea will rise by 2.1%, and support funds for residents of the five West Sea islands will be increased.
The government is implementing policies such as regular agri-livestock supply checks, expanded free tuberculosis screening, stricter food safety for overseas purchases, and broader information security disclosure requirements.
Enhanced personal customs code verification, simplified drug side effect compensation, and improved offline civil complaint notifications are expected to boost public convenience and safety.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Highlights Self-Reliant Defense at Military Promotion Ceremony

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President Lee Jae-myung held a ceremony today for the promotion and appointment of military generals.
Twenty officers, including Special Warfare Commander Park Sung-je and Naval Academy Superintendent Park Kyu-baek, attended the event, where Lee stressed the importance of public trust and self-reliant defense.
He encouraged pride in Korea’s military capabilities and urged the armed forces to regain the people’s trust.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Discusses Korea-Japan Relations with Former PM Taro Aso

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On January 16, President Lee Jae-myung met former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso to discuss the outcomes of the recent Korea-Japan summit.
The meeting followed Lee’s visit to Nara and highlighted strengthened shuttle diplomacy and tangible achievements.
Both countries emphasized expanding future-oriented cooperation, with Lee requesting Aso’s continued active role.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Hosts Party Leaders, Announces 2026 New Year Press Conference

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President Lee Jae-myung held a New Year luncheon with leaders from nine political parties at the Blue House.
The meeting focused on bipartisan cooperation for national interests, regional integration, and social issues, with the People Power Party leaders absent.
A New Year press conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at the Blue House with around 160 journalists attending.

[2026-01-18]Korea Fire Agency Unveils 10 AI-Powered Strategies for Disaster Response

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The Korea Fire Agency announced on the 16th a plan to implement ten strategic tasks using AI and advanced technologies.
Key initiatives include an integrated information network, unmanned firefighting equipment, and boosting K-Fire exports, with R&D funding increased by 65% to 50.3 billion KRW.
These advancements aim to enhance disaster response, improve firefighter safety, and accelerate entry into international markets.

[2026-01-18]Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) Confirmed at Dangjin Layer Farm, South Korea Strengthens Biosecurity

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On January 16, highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a layer farm in Dangjin, Chungnam, prompting authorities to strengthen biosecurity.
This marks the 35th case of HPAI in the 2025/26 winter season, with 7 cases reported nationwide in January alone.
The government has issued movement restrictions, intensified disinfection, and extended one-on-one farm monitoring to prevent further spread.