[2026-02-22]South Korea Designates 71 Rehabilitation Medical Institutions for 2026–2029

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has designated 71 institutions for the third phase of rehabilitation medical care.
This policy aims to reduce disabilities and accelerate patient return to daily life through intensive rehabilitation.
The new designations will be effective from March 2026 to February 2029.

[2026-01-25]Barrier-Free Kiosk Mandate and Integrated Care Rollout: Korea Prepares for Nationwide Implementation

The Ministry of Health and Welfare discussed preparations for the barrier-free kiosk mandate and nationwide integrated care rollout at the 2026 Central-Local Cooperation Meeting.
From January 28, most businesses must install barrier-free kiosks, and integrated medical, nursing, and care services will be available nationwide from March 27.
The government and local authorities are strengthening education and promotion to ensure smooth implementation and early stabilization of these policies.