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[2026-04-03]South Korea Launches Nationwide Startup Policy: ‘Modoo Startup Project’ and Ecosystem Reform

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South Korea has launched a comprehensive startup policy to shift the national growth paradigm from employment to entrepreneurship.
The government will support 5,000 entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and ecosystem reforms, focusing on tech and local startups.
Applications for the Modoo Startup Project are open from March 26 to May 15, 2026.

[2026-01-16]Ministry of Employment Launches Roadmap Task Force for Reduced Working Hours with KRW 936.3 Billion Support

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The Ministry of Employment and Labor reorganized the task force for reducing actual working hours into an implementation monitoring team.
A total of KRW 936.3 billion will be invested this year in government support programs, including the Work-Life Balance+4.5 Project and smart factory expansion.
The team will strengthen on-site monitoring of the tripartite declaration, accelerating efforts to shorten working hours and improve work practices.