# South Korean construction industry regulatory inspections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-construction-industry-regulatory-inspections > Updated: 2026-10-18T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. South Korean government agencies have initiated series of inspections and crackdowns targeting various sectors of the construction industry to improve safety and regulatory compliance. In late September, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced an intensive inspection period for 46 maritime construction sites, including ports and coastal maintenance projects. This initiative aims to enhance quality control and prevent accidents by deploying a Central Quality and Safety Management Task Force to evaluate safety practices and construction quality. Following these maritime efforts, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced a concentrated crackdown on 75 private construction sites in the Gyeongsang region. This operation, scheduled for late 2026, focuses on illegal subcontracting and unpaid wages. To support enforcement, the government has updated its reward system for reporting violations, allowing rewards to reach up to 30% of imposed fines. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: South Korea to crack down on illegal subcontracting at 75 construction sites South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will inspect 75 private construction sites in the Gyeongsang region to crack down on illegal subcontracting and unpaid wages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-to-crack-down-on-illegal-subcontracting-at-75-construction-sites ### 2026-09-27: South Korea to inspect 46 maritime construction sites South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will conduct intensive inspections of 46 maritime construction sites to strengthen safety and quality management through a new biannual full-inspection system. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-to-inspect-46-maritime-construction-sites --- Cite as: South Korean construction industry regulatory inspections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-construction-industry-regulatory-inspections