Ministry of the Interior and Safety

South Korea prosecution overhaul and police reform efforts

17 clusters · 30 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: South Korean Police propose new patrol unit amid shrinking personnel

The separation of investigation and prosecution powers in South Korea has led to significant operational shifts and systemic challenges. Following the official abolition of the former Prosecution Service on October 2, th

Incheon municipal and social administration issues

13 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Incheon Urban Corporation conducts expert training for small-scale housing renovation

Incheon municipal authorities continue to address social, infrastructural, and administrative challenges. The Environment and Transportation Committee of the Incheon Metropolitan City Council remains focused on “field-ce

Typhoon Champi impacts Jeju and southern South Korea

7 clusters · 212 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Typhoon Champi causes one death and 616 injuries in Taiwan

Typhoon Champi, a Category 5-equivalent storm identified by NASA as one of the strongest cyclones of 2026, continues to pose a significant threat to East Asia. After weakening to a tropical storm and passing Taiwan—where

Yeosu World Island Expo: 1 Million Visitors Amid Quality Deb

18 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Yeosu prepares for 2026 Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival

The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo has surpassed 1 million cumulative visitors, reaching this milestone just 36 days after opening. This surge follows the implementation of expanded cultural programming, such as ‘Weekly Co

South Korea: President Lee faces record low approval

260 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating falls to 35.3%

President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is facing a deepening approval crisis, characterized by a prolonged downward trend in public support. Recent polling from Realmeter and the Korean Society Opinion Institute (KSOI)

South Korean government administrative and welfare reforms

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean Ministry of Interior identifies 1,117 local regulatory reform tasks

The South Korean government has initiated several policy and regulatory reform efforts across different ministries. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced seven major priorities, including reforming pension system

South Korean domestic policy priorities under Lee Jae-myung

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: President Lee faces criticism over AI use and judicial reform

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expanded his administration’s domestic agenda to include addressing regional disparity and population decline. The government is introducing a ‘Local Preference Index,’ a metric t

South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

32 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean tech firms form alliance for Sovereign AI infrastructure

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

Itaewon tragedy anniversary and commemorations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Itaewon disaster bereaved families march in Seoul for accountability

As the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy approaches, the South Korean government, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and bereaved families are organizing memorial events. These include a ‘Citizen Memorial Service’ sc

Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do administrative integration

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Gyeongsangbuk-do Council urges autonomy and funding for Daegu-Gyeongbuk merger

Daegu City and Gyeongsangbuk-do province have initiated a renewed effort toward administrative integration, aiming to establish an integrated special city by July 2028. To strengthen this push, leadership of the integrat

Investigation of SCIA regional head Lim Eun-jung

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lim Eun-jung vows to criticize new Major Crimes Investigation Agency head

The Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) has initiated a formal internal inspection of Lim Eun-jung, the regional head of the Gwangju office. The investigation was ordered by Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon

Nowon-gu digital administration initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nowon-gu launches real-time urban renewal tracking platform

The Nowon-gu district in South Korea is implementing several digital platforms to enhance administrative efficiency and transparency. In September 2026, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety selected Nowon-gu as a pil

South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korea announces major shift in national population strategy

South Korea has introduced several welfare initiatives aimed at addressing low birth rates and supporting youth retirement planning. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a ‘Child Welcome Subsidy’ plan, providing

South Korea Hometown Love Donation System utilization

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: South Korean local entities use mutual donations to boost regional cooperation

The Hometown Love Donation System in South Korea has shown varying levels of effectiveness and utilization since its inception in 2023. An analysis by Representative Park Jeong-hyeon indicates significant stagnation, wit

South Korean local government fiscal and infrastructure news

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korean local government debt exceeds 58 trillion won

South Korean local government leaders have expressed concerns regarding the central government’s proposal to establish a ‘future response fund.’ Officials in Ganghwa County and Gangwon State warned that this plan could l

President Lee advances Kim Ji-yong SCIA nomination

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korea National Assembly enters second week of parliamentary audits

The nomination of attorney Kim Ji-yong to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA) has progressed to a formal parliamentary hearing request, despite intensifying political friction. President

South Korean AI data security and regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korea faces legal vacuum over medical record ownership for AI

South Korea is navigating various regulatory and security challenges related to artificial intelligence and data management. Following a hacking incident at the Government24 portal in August that compromised potential pe

South Korean ESG and innovation awards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korean public agencies win innovation awards for ESG and housing models

In September 2026, various South Korean organizations and public institutions received national recognition for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and innovative social models. Initially, the

South Korean industrial safety subsidy effectiveness

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korea bicycle fatalities rise 13% despite overall accident decrease

Workplace fatalities at South Korean sites receiving government financial support for industrial accident prevention have increased significantly. Data provided to lawmaker Eo Gi-gu shows that fatal accidents at these su