[2026-01-29]South Korea’s Third Cabinet Meeting: Policy Debates and Key Legislative Actions

President Lee Jae-myung chaired the third cabinet meeting, focusing on active policy debate and rule enforcement.
Key legislative actions included amendments to urban renewal, welfare, and military personnel laws.
All 22 agenda items were approved, with immediate effect for new measures.

[2026-01-17]Housing Act and Urban Renewal Law Amendments to Accelerate Housing Supply

Housing construction permits will now include integrated reviews of education, disaster, and fire safety.
Urban renewal project procedures are streamlined by consolidating multiple planning steps into one.
These legal revisions are expected to shorten housing supply and renewal timelines by 3 to 6 months.