Economic Policy & Trends
- Economic Policy & Trends
Second Application Window for Youth Future Savings Opens on October 7
The Financial Services Commission, the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and other related institutions will begin accepting applications for the second enrollment window of the Youth Future Savings program on October 7, as part of efforts to…
- Economic Policy & Trends
Media and Telecom Commission Sets New Rules for Handset Distribution… ‘No Subsidy Discrimination, Transparent Information’
The Korea Media and Telecommunications Commission has drawn up a policy guideline aimed at promoting fair competition in the mobile handset distribution market and preventing harm to consumers. As a follow-up to relocating the user-protect…
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Incheon to Hold 2026 Tourism Souvenir Competition, Entries Open Oct. 12
The Incheon Metropolitan Government (Mayor Park Chan-dae) is holding the 2026 Incheon Tourism Souvenir Competition to discover flagship tourism souvenirs that capture the region's history and culture, with entries opening on Oct. 12. Winni…
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Yeongjong-gu Runs ‘Village Tax Accountant’ Program Through Pro Bono Service, Offering Free National and Local Tax Consultations
Yeongjong-gu District (Mayor Son Hwa-jeong) of Incheon said on the 15th that it is operating the "Village Tax Accountant" program, which provides residents with free tax consultations based on the pro bono service of tax professionals. The…
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Incheon City Presses at National Assembly for Additional 93.9 Billion Won in State Funding
Incheon Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Chan-dae) visited the National Assembly on September 14 and formally launched efforts to secure an additional 93.9 billion won in state funding for major projects that were not reflected in the governm…
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August ICT Exports Hit 59.98 Billion USD, Setting New Record and Approaching 60 Billion
South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) exports reached 59.98 billion USD in August this year, approaching the 60 billion mark and surpassing the previous all-time high. The trade surplus stood at 41.37 billion USD, c…
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Samsung Electronics to Transplant Fab Operation Expertise into Public Nano-Fabs
The Ministry of Science and ICT (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon) announced that it will hold the 'Samsung Electronics-National NanoFab Center Public Nano-Fab Operational Efficiency Consulting Results B…
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Ministry of Science and ICT Launches Region-Led ‘4 Poles, 3 Special Zones’ Autonomous R&D Program… 78.9 Billion Won Invested in Seven Regions This Year
The Ministry of Science and ICT (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Bae Kyung-hoon) held a launch ceremony for the '4 Poles, 3 Special Zones Regional Autonomous R&D Program' at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)…
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National Data Agency Launches Daily Price Survey on Chuseok Holiday Goods
Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the National Data Agency (led by Commissioner Ahn Hyung-jun) is launching a daily price survey to monitor fluctuations in the prices of holiday goods on a daily basis. The survey results will be shared with po…
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Jemulpo-gu District Levies 35.8 Billion Won in September Property Tax
Incheon's Jemulpo-gu District (Mayor Kim Chan-jin) has levied a total of 35.8 billion won in property tax for the regular September 2026 installment. Because this year's assessment date falls before the district's launch date, some landown…
