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[2026-04-18]South Korea Revises War Supplementary Budget, Elderly Care, and Duty-Free Policies

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South Korea has implemented a war supplementary budget and revised elderly care and duty-free policies.
Key changes include targeted financial support, improved elderly care oversight, and relaxed duty-free return rules.
These measures were enacted in April 2024 and are currently being implemented.

[2026-03-04]Key Outcomes of Korea’s 2026 State Council: Major Policy Changes and Impacts

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The 2026 Korean State Council approved significant legislative and regulatory changes across multiple sectors.
Key impacts include reforms in healthcare, education, privacy, and economic policy.
Most new laws and amendments take effect in March 2026, with immediate government follow-up actions.