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[2026-01-19]Korean Government Launches Pyrolysis Recycling Sandbox, Seeks Participants

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The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is recruiting businesses for a regulatory sandbox on pyrolysis recycling of waste plastics from January 19 to February 27.
Key projects include demonstration of pyrolysis feedstock and residue recycling, e-labeling for household chemicals, and upcycling of agricultural by-products.
Selected participants will conduct demonstrations for up to two years, with government support of up to 120 million KRW and regulatory exemptions.

[2026-01-19]Doctor Helicopters and MICUs Save 1,414 Critical Patients in 2025

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that doctor helicopters and Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) transported 1,414 critical emergency patients in 2025.
Doctor helicopters with specialists improved survival rates for 1,075 patients, while MICU pilot operations safely transferred 339 patients, including newborns.
The government plans to further strengthen the emergency transport system by adding more helicopters and MICUs.

[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.