[2026-05-18] Android expands Gemini Intelligence, raising new questions for Korea’s mobile ecosystem

Google says Android is evolving into an intelligence system through Gemini Intelligence.
The rollout starts with recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices and includes task automation, web summaries and smarter form filling.
For Korea, the shift could affect device competition, app integration and privacy management.
The practical outcome will depend on how platforms balance convenience with user control.

[2026-05-16] Korea unveils rates for Youth Future Savings plan ahead of June launch

South Korea has disclosed the rate structure for the Youth Future Savings plan set to launch in June 2026.
The product combines a 5% base rate with additional preferential rates, while government contributions and tax benefits raise the effective return.
A saver depositing KRW 500,000 per month for three years could receive up to KRW 22.55 million under the preferential type.
The package also includes easier switching rules and broader access for some newly married households.

[2026-05-15] Korea moves to centralize nuclear export coordination under a one-team framework

South Korea plans to give the government a larger role in nuclear export negotiations and coordination.
It will also tighten cooperation between KEPCO and KHNP through a one-team framework.
A new planning committee and proposed legislation would formalize support and oversight tools.
The move shows that nuclear exports are being treated as a strategic state-led infrastructure business.

[2026-05-14] Korea Expands Its Core Export Categories from 15 to 20

This update broadens the official export framework beyond traditional flagship manufacturing items.
It newly includes intermediate and consumer goods categories that have gained weight in trade.
The change matters because policy tools and trade analysis may now reflect a wider industrial base.
Businesses will likely watch how support programs are adjusted by sector.