Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is expanding MyData integration across all sectors.
The revised regulation enables consumers to securely manage and utilize their personal data beyond finance.
Implementation began with a stakeholder meeting on April 3, 2024, and ongoing support is planned.
The South Korean government is drafting special regulations for the launch of Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City.
These regulations define operational standards across administration, education, urban development, and industry.
The draft will be open for public comment from March 31 to May 11, ahead of the city’s official launch on July 1.
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.