[2025-12-17]Ministry of Climate and Energy Targets 100GW Renewable Energy by 2030

The Ministry of Climate and Energy plans to amend relevant laws and establish special legislation to promote agrivoltaics, aiming to supply 100GW of renewable energy by 2030.
They will establish the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand and the 2040 Coal Transition Roadmap to create a decarbonization energy transition roadmap and implement seasonal management of green algae.
The ministry reported its major work plans for next year, aiming for a leap towards a decarbonized civilization and creating opportunities for industrial and economic growth.

[2025-12-17]9th Grade Civil Service Exam to PSAT and Early Promotion System for 5th Grade

The 9th grade civil service exam will be changed from knowledge and memorization to PSAT, which evaluates comprehensive thinking skills.
Regular inspections will be conducted on the sale of stocks and blind trusts by senior officials, and the disciplinary period for stalking will be extended to 10 years.
The Ministry of Personnel Management announced plans to create a loyal and competent civil service and a clean and vibrant public office environment.

[2025-12-17]Ministry of Interior to Establish Citizen Participation Act and Communication Platform Next Year

The Ministry of Interior plans to establish the ‘Citizen Participation Act’ and build the ‘Everyone’s Square’ communication platform next year.
Additionally, they will resume awards for contributions to democratic development and support the establishment of a unified special city to overcome the metropolitan dominance.
The ministry presented three policy directions and five key tasks to achieve the goal of ‘Plus for People’s Lives, Reliable Happiness and Safety Ministry’.

[2025-12-17]Controversy Over Including Tar in Tobacco Harmful Substance Tests

There has been criticism that including tar in the process of disclosing harmful substances in tobacco does not align with the law’s intent.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Food and Drug Administration stated that they will disclose all major harmful substances.
The government explained that the law on managing tobacco harmfulness does not limit the test and disclosure targets to single substances.

[2025-12-17]KMA Opens Road Weather Risk Information to Public

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that road weather risk information and observation data will be fully accessible to the public starting from the 15th.
Road weather risk information is provided in real-time through navigation apps and electronic road signs.
The KMA plans to complete the installation of road weather observation networks on 31 national highways by 2027 and continuously expand the service.