[2026-01-26]2025 Policy Updates: Living Expense Accounts, Data Protection, Wildfire & Wage Issues Explained
From February 1, individuals can open a living expense account with up to 2.5 million KRW protected from seizure, and the ‘OnMyData’ platform now enables integrated personal data management.
Early wildfire prevention, expanded cold wave AI alerts for seniors, and special safety inspections for coastal ferries enhance public safety measures.
Policies include public disclosure of wage arrears employers, recovery of advance child support payments, and increased government support for greenhouse gas reduction loans.