South Korea Government Policy Updates — 2026-09-12

Major Policy and Legislative Changes

• Ministry of the Interior and Safety Discusses Future of Earthquake Prevention on 10th Anniversary of Gyeongju Earthquake: The Ministry of the Interior and Safety (Minister Yoon Ho-jung) discussed key policies under the theme "The Next 10 Years of Earthquake Disaster Prevention" to mark the 10th anniversary of the Gyeongju earthquake. This initiative aims to upgrade future earthquake response systems based on lessons learned over the past decade.
• Ministry of Population Strategy Launches, Reorganizing Low Fertility Committee: On Thursday, September 10, the former Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy was expanded and reorganized into the official "Ministry of Population Strategy." This marks a major structural change nearly 20 years after the committee's establishment, and the ministry is expected to oversee population policies for the next two decades.
• Ministry of Economy and Finance Holds Robotics Field Meeting and Outlines 2027 Budget Support: Huh Jang, Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, visited Robotis located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on Thursday, September 10, to hold a meeting with robotics companies. During the visit, the Ministry outlined the main support measures in the 2027 government budget to companies, demonstrating its commitment to cutting-edge strategic industries.
• National Assembly Conducts Interpellations on Foreign Affairs, Unification, and National Security: Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, interpellations regarding foreign affairs, unification, and national security were held in the main chamber of the National Assembly. This session provided an opportunity for the National Assembly to inspect and check the government's foreign and security policies amidst rapidly changing international situations and security environments.

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Regulatory Improvements and Administrative Changes

• Review of Cutting-Edge Strategic Industry Regulations and Investment Ecosystem Building: The Ministry of Economy and Finance is reviewing regulations related to cutting-edge strategic industries, enterprise-size regulations, and SME support systems to build an ecosystem where companies can actively invest and grow sustainably. This is part of administrative efforts to improve unnecessary regulations that hinder corporate innovation.
• Sharing Key Support Details for the 2027 Government Budget: The Ministry of Economy and Finance directly explained the main support contents of the 2027 government budget to robotics companies during its visit to Robotis. This is expected to help companies anticipate future government support directions and establish their business plans accordingly.
• (Additional regulatory improvements were omitted as they were not sufficiently specified in the searched materials.)

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Policy Impacts and Future Schedule

• Impact of Population Policy Governance Realignment: The reorganization of the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy into the "Ministry of Population Strategy" goes beyond a simple name change; it strengthens the control tower function for population decline and aging issues. Stronger driving force is expected in formulating population strategies for the next 20 years.
• Promoting Robotics Industry Growth: The Ministry of Economy and Finance's on-site meeting and sharing of 2027 budget support details are expected to strengthen the competitiveness of South Korea's robotics industry and revitalize investment sentiment among related companies.
• Upgrading Earthquake Disaster Prevention Systems: The "Next 10 Years of Earthquake Disaster Prevention" policies discussed on the 10th anniversary of the Gyeongju earthquake are expected to present a concrete roadmap for South Korea to evolve into a safer society against natural disasters.