The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced revisions to packaging standards for parcel delivery.
Key changes include adjusted minimum sizes, relaxed criteria for recycled materials, and improved measurement methods.
The draft amendment is under administrative notice from March 5 to 25, with implementation expected in April 2024.
South Korea is upgrading water intake and pumping stations to secure stable water supply amid climate risks.
Key changes include direct funding, expert management, and frequent inspections for faster implementation.
As of February 2026, 4 facilities are complete and 66 are under improvement, with 470 billion KRW allocated.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is recruiting businesses for a regulatory sandbox on pyrolysis recycling of waste plastics from January 19 to February 27.
Key projects include demonstration of pyrolysis feedstock and residue recycling, e-labeling for household chemicals, and upcycling of agricultural by-products.
Selected participants will conduct demonstrations for up to two years, with government support of up to 120 million KRW and regulatory exemptions.