government transparency

[2026-03-26]South Korea Public Officials Asset Disclosure: 2026 Policy Changes and Impact

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The South Korean Government Public Officials Ethics Committee has released the 2026 asset disclosure for 1,903 officials.
Average reported assets increased by 1.487 billion KRW, with enhanced scrutiny and new reporting tools planned.
Asset details are now available online, and reviews will conclude by late June 2026.

[2026-02-28]South Korea Advances Strategic Budgeting and Fair Labor Enforcement Policies

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President Lee Jae-myung emphasized fair market practices and strategic budgeting in a senior aides meeting.
Key changes include performance-based budgeting, anti-collusion measures, and strict labor law enforcement.
These initiatives were announced on February 19, 2026, with immediate directives for investigation and compliance.