South Korea is strengthening wildfire prevention and revising public library book selection policies.
The government mandates agency inspections and calls for improved guidelines to prevent misinformation and fire risks.
Actions were directed on February 9, 2026, with immediate agency responses required.
From 2026, national and basic pensions in Korea will rise by 2.1%, and support funds for residents of the five West Sea islands will be increased.
The government is implementing policies such as regular agri-livestock supply checks, expanded free tuberculosis screening, stricter food safety for overseas purchases, and broader information security disclosure requirements.
Enhanced personal customs code verification, simplified drug side effect compensation, and improved offline civil complaint notifications are expected to boost public convenience and safety.