Policies
Trade deal with Bangladesh to widen access to 170M-person market
An agreement has been reached in principle with Bangladesh on concluding a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
Aug 05, 2026
Hourly minimum wage in 2027 to rise 3.7% to KRW 10,700
Jul 15, 2026
Record 2027 gov't budget to focus on semiconductors, AI, youth
Jul 14, 2026
Public service 'AI for Everyone' set for launch within this year
'Golden age' of Mongolia ties to boost mineral cooperation, trade
Jul 10, 2026
Faster deployment of SMRs in Indo-Pacific planned with US, Japan
Jul 09, 2026
President Lee accepts Trump's request to help build naval vessels
President Lee floats 'defense industry partnership 2.0' with NATO
Jul 08, 2026
Pilot program for free female sanitary pads begins in 12 regions
Jul 07, 2026