Ministry of the Interior and Safety

South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

14 clusters · 24 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: South Korean local governments win awards for AI administrative innovation

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

South Korea: President Lee's approval hits record lows

244 clusters · 128 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: South Korea President Lee's approval rating hits record low of 38%

President Lee Jae-myung’s public approval continues to decline, reaching new lows. Recent Gallup Korea data reported a 42% approval rating and a record 50% disapproval rate, with real estate policy cited by 27% of respon

Disaster prevention and recovery in Gyeongsangbuk-do

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gumi and Gyeongsan secure funding for disaster prevention projects

Following heavy rainfall that damaged local rivers, Gyeongsangbuk-do province initiated a 16.2 billion won recovery plan. This plan focuses on restoring river embankments and revetments in areas like Andong and Uiseong,

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Geoje City Council member calls for improved disaster response system

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

South Korean debt and financial deficit escalation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean public institutions face rising debt levels

South Korea is facing rising debt challenges across both individual and public sectors. In the first half of the year, nearly 100,000 individuals underwent debt adjustment programs, a figure that has increased by 56.1% o

South Korea advances tax reforms and housing supply measures

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 500 billion won land purchase to boost housing supply

The South Korean government is advancing tax reforms and supply-side measures to stabilize a volatile housing market. Central to the reform is the tightening of the long-term holding special deduction, which would elimin

South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea announces principles for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

South Korean financial unions protest against relocation

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial workers strike against state bank relocation

South Korean financial labor unions have organized protests and announced a general strike to oppose the government’s plan to relocate public financial institutions to regional areas. Initially, unions representing the

South Korean autumn safety and disaster prevention

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Seoul World Fireworks Festival triggers major safety and traffic measures

South Korean authorities have initiated comprehensive safety management and disaster prevention measures for the autumn season. Initial efforts focused on local-level proactive planning, such as in Donghae City, which an

South Korean flood relief and disaster area measures

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Tongyeong City proposes 1.11 trillion KRW supplementary budget

Following record-breaking heavy rainfall and flooding in South Korea’s southern regions, including Gyeongsangnam-do, various sectors have mobilized relief efforts. Preliminary damage estimates for the Gyeongsangnam-do r

South Korea Major Crime Investigation Agency rollout

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Major Crimes Investigation Agency faces launch uncertainty

In late July 2026, analysts warned that the soon‑to‑be‑operational High‑profile Crime Investigation Agency (중수청) faced serious staffing and organisational challenges. They cited the earlier anti‑corruption prosecutor’s o

Jeju 4·3 Incident victim registration and compensation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea extends Jeju 4.3 victim compensation and reporting

Jeju Province and the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety have announced measures to resume victim registration and extend compensation deadlines related to the Jeju 4·3 Incident. Following an amendment to t

South Korean local government policy awards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Gunpo City announces performance awards for municipal excellence

South Korean local governments have been receiving various awards for administrative and policy achievements. Chilgok-gun and Dongjak-gu received Excellence Awards at the ‘2026 National Local Government Job Awards’ host

Fishermen rescue in Venezuela

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Three fishermen rescued after nine days adrift near Choroní

Three fishermen from Nueva Esparta were rescued near Tuja Island in Choroní, Aragua, after spending nine days adrift in the Caribbean Sea. The survivors, identified as Jesús Fermín, Robert Cedeño, and Jhon Marín, had dep

South Korean political tension and party disputes

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: South Korean political tension rises over party unity and flag displays

Political tensions in South Korea have intensified following Liberation Day ceremonies and internal party developments. People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok led a large rally in Seoul, accusing the Lee Jae-myung adm

South Korea Ulchi exercise preparations

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches 58th Ulchi Exercise for national emergency preparedness

South Korea is conducting the 58th Ulchi Exercise, a nationwide emergency preparedness drill running from August 18 to 21. The exercise involves approximately 580,000 participants from 4,000 government, public, and priva