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[2026-01-17]Korea-Japan Summit: New Era of Partnership Marked by 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

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President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit in Nara on January 13, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation for the next 60 years since diplomatic normalization.
The leaders agreed to strengthen comprehensive collaboration on historical issues, economic and security cooperation, demographic challenges, transnational crime response, and expanded people-to-people exchanges.
With concrete progress such as the DNA analysis of Josei coal mine victims, both countries are focusing on building trust and advancing a future-oriented partnership.

[2026-01-16]Korean Government Unveils 2026 Public Relations Strategy and K-Industry Support

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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok led the first 2026 National Policy Coordination Meeting, focusing on strengthening public relations and supporting K-industries.
The government announced plans to increase policy transparency through live broadcasts, tailored content, and AI-driven PR strategies.
Efforts also include regulatory reforms for SMEs, certification system improvements, and enhanced safety management for household chemical products.

[2026-01-16]Ministry of Employment Launches Roadmap Task Force for Reduced Working Hours with KRW 936.3 Billion Support

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The Ministry of Employment and Labor reorganized the task force for reducing actual working hours into an implementation monitoring team.
A total of KRW 936.3 billion will be invested this year in government support programs, including the Work-Life Balance+4.5 Project and smart factory expansion.
The team will strengthen on-site monitoring of the tripartite declaration, accelerating efforts to shorten working hours and improve work practices.

[2026-01-16]2024 Year-End Tax Settlement Service Launches with Expanded AI Support

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The National Tax Service launched the year-end tax settlement simplified service on January 15, allowing integrated access to income and tax deduction documents.
This year, 45 types of documents are provided, and both AI phone and generative AI chatbot consultations have been introduced to improve response quality.
Guidance on dependents exceeding income limits has become more precise, and final confirmed data will be available from January 20.

[2026-01-16]Preventable Trauma Death Rate Drops to Single Digits in 2023

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the preventable trauma death rate fell to 9.1% in 2023.
This marks a steady decline from 30.5% in 2015, attributed to the expansion of regional trauma centers and improved care systems.
The government plans to further reduce the rate by increasing data submission and strengthening trauma care infrastructure.

[2026-01-16]K-Food Exports Hit $13.62 Billion, Premium Strawberry Innovation Leads Growth

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In 2025, Korea’s agri-food and agro-industry exports reached a record $13.62 billion.
Premium fruits like strawberries are driving global demand, shifting exports toward varieties and technology.
Both government and private sector are focusing on high-value products and R&D to boost the future of K-agriculture.