[2026-01-19]Key Policy Changes for 2026: Pension Increase, Food Safety, and Enhanced Information Security
From 2026, national and basic pensions in Korea will rise by 2.1%, and support funds for residents of the five West Sea islands will be increased.
The government is implementing policies such as regular agri-livestock supply checks, expanded free tuberculosis screening, stricter food safety for overseas purchases, and broader information security disclosure requirements.
Enhanced personal customs code verification, simplified drug side effect compensation, and improved offline civil complaint notifications are expected to boost public convenience and safety.