The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced an amendment to include plastic toys in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
Although most toys are made of plastic and can be recycled, they were previously classified as difficult-to-recycle items.
With the amendment, 18 types of toys will be newly included in the EPR system, and the recycling cost standard is set at 343 won per kg.
The Hometown Love Donation Program has surpassed 100 billion won in cumulative donations in its third year.
Key factors include the activation of donations to special disaster areas and the increased proportion of donations through private platforms.
Next year, the tax deduction rate will be further expanded, leading to increased participation in donations.
The government is pushing for institutional improvements to expand the participation of local officials in government committees.
The amendment aims to establish a system that reflects regional characteristics and on-site demands in national policy tasks that need to be discussed by both central and local governments.
The Ministry of Government Legislation and the Association of Korean Local Governments have approved 20 presidential decrees, and 22 laws are pending discussion in the National Assembly.
Starting next year, the age for receiving child allowances will be gradually expanded, and integrated medical and care services for the elderly and disabled will be fully implemented.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a work plan focusing on expanding the age for child allowances, nationwide implementation of integrated medical and care services, and easing medical expenses.
Welfare policies that the public can feel will be promoted in areas such as childbirth and childcare, retirement income, and overall medical and care services.
The government plans to expand ‘Solar Income Villages’ nationwide to enhance energy independence and increase residents’ income through community-led solar power generation.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it would work with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and Environment to implement comprehensive support measures.
The government will provide integrated support for key elements such as power grid connection, site acquisition, and financial aid through a dedicated task force.
Starting next year, the period for reducing outpatient care costs for preemies will be extended to a maximum of 5 years and 4 months.
The maximum reward for reporting fraudulent health insurance claims will be increased to 3 billion KRW.
The changes also include strengthening post-health checkup management and adjusting health insurance rates.