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The South Korean government has resumed its regular employment support program after two years, expanding eligibility to companies with fewer than 30 employees.
New policies for 2024 include the 10 a.m. parental start time and reduced working hours, offering financial support to both workers and employers.
Authorities plan to continue addressing labor market disparities and will review policy effectiveness for further improvements.

The Korean government, in cooperation with Cambodian police, arrested 26 members of a scam ring impersonating state agencies in Phnom Penh.
The group defrauded 165 Korean nationals of a total of ₩26.7 billion and committed sexual exploitation crimes against female victims.
Authorities plan swift extradition and strict punishment, while providing support and prevention measures for victims.

The National Tax Service has launched a task force to integrate the collection of KRW 284 trillion in non-tax revenue.
Non-tax revenue has been managed separately under over 300 laws, with outstanding payments reaching KRW 25 trillion in 2024.
The integration aims to prevent fiscal revenue leakage and improve payment convenience for citizens.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will invest KRW 43 billion to nurture over 3,400 content industry professionals in response to AI technology expansion.
In 2024, a new AI-focused academy will train 1,200 specialists, including creators and game industry job seekers.
Specialized training and overseas market entry support will be offered throughout the year, with details available on KOCCA and EduKOCCA websites.

The Korean government plans to convert livestock manure into renewable energy, generating electricity for 38,000 households annually by 2030.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is implementing measures such as improving solid fuel quality, expanding production facilities, and utilizing large power plants.
By converting 1.18 million tons of manure per year, Korea aims to reduce 500,000 tons of greenhouse gases and stabilize energy supply.

The authority for prosecutors to initiate investigations is transferred to the Major Crimes Investigation Agency, while the Prosecution Office focuses on indictment and maintenance.
The new agency will investigate nine major crimes, including corruption, economic crimes, public officials, elections, defense projects, large-scale disasters, drugs, national security, and cybercrime.
The Prosecution Office Act and Major Crimes Investigation Agency Act were announced on January 12, 2026, with follow-up measures such as organizational and system establishment underway.