South Korea has established the Public Safety Secretary under the Office of Civil Affairs.
This new role will coordinate crime prevention and public safety policies to protect citizens.
The announcement was made on February 25, 2026, by the Office of the President.
South Korea is activating a comprehensive government response to address high PM2.5 levels in March.
Key measures include stricter emissions controls, expanded monitoring, and enhanced public health protections.
The policy is in effect from March 1 to March 31, 2026, as part of the ongoing seasonal management program.
The government\’s Transnational Crime Task Force arrested 26 scam ring members in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with local police cooperation.
The group impersonated authorities and confined victims in hotels, stealing over 26.7 billion KRW from 165 Koreans and forcing sexual exploitation videos from female victims.
Authorities pledge swift extradition and punishment, victim support, and strict measures against digital and transnational crimes.