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[2026-01-12]Disability Pension Increased to a Maximum of 439,700 KRW per Month

Starting January, the disability pension amount has been increased to a maximum of 439,700 KRW per month.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has raised the basic pension amount by 7,190 KRW, reflecting the national consumer price index.
The disability pension is provided to severely disabled individuals aged 18 and over, and applications can be made at community centers or online.

[2026-01-11]President Lee Jae-myung to Visit Nara, Japan in January

President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to visit Nara, Japan from January 13 to 14.
This visit is part of shuttle diplomacy with Prime Minister Takaiichi, and the two leaders will hold five meetings in total.
The two countries will discuss cooperation in various fields, including intellectual property protection, AI, and transnational crime response.

[2026-01-11]Five Firefighters Win 11th Korea Civil Servant Award

The National Fire Agency announced that five firefighters received the 11th Korea Civil Servant Award for their contributions to public safety at disaster sites and in policy-making.
The awardees were recognized not only for their disaster response achievements but also for their administrative capabilities in policy planning and institutional improvement.
This award is significant as it acknowledges achievements in both field response and policy planning, as well as in fire research and administrative areas.