ROK Government Policy Update: 2026-06-24
The Lee Jae-myung administration held its 27th Cabinet meeting on June 23, approving 46 presidential decrees and 3 general agenda items. Key highlights include expanded support services for pregnant women, new safety crackdowns on fixie bikes, and a major AI transformation for public institutions.
ROK Government Policy Update — 2026-06-24
Key Policy and Legislative Changes
Ministry of the Interior and Safety - Expanded Proxy Application for "Mom-Convenient Pregnancy" Service on Government24
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has expanded the proxy application feature for the "Mom-Convenient Pregnancy" service, making it easier for expectant mothers to apply for pregnancy and childbirth benefits via Government24. This initiative, announced in a policy briefing on June 23, is designed to boost administrative convenience and support for expectant mothers.
Ministry of the Interior and Safety - Crackdown on Brakeless Fixie Bikes
In a push for public safety, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety is launching a campaign titled "No More Brakeless Fixie Bikes" and has decided to step up enforcement against the removal of braking systems on fixie bikes. This was officially announced in a policy briefing on June 22.
Ministry of Economy and Finance - AI Transformation Relay Inspections for Public Institutions
Starting June 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a series of on-site "relay" inspections to support the AI transformation of public institutions. The policy aims to accelerate digital transformation and promote the adoption of artificial intelligence within the public sector.
27th Cabinet Meeting Results
Presided over by President Lee Jae-myung on June 23, the 27th Cabinet meeting and the 12th Emergency Economic Review meeting resulted in the deliberation and approval of 46 presidential decrees and 3 general agenda items.
Regulatory Improvements and Administrative Shifts
Regulatory Innovation in Cutting-Edge Strategic Industries
To encourage active corporate investment and sustainable growth, the Ministry of Economy and Finance is pushing for regulatory reforms, including a review of regulations for cutting-edge strategic industries, size-based business regulations, and support systems for SMEs.
Industrial Safety Reinforcement Policy
Regulations for 2026 regarding serious accidents and industrial safety will focus on: expanding the scope of workplace inspections, strengthening duties for construction contracting, establishing new responsibilities for project owners, making the formation of joint labor-management industrial safety and health committees mandatory, mandating risk assessments with new penalties, and imposing stricter administrative and economic sanctions, such as business suspensions for serious accidents.
Administrative Convenience for Pregnant Women
The government is prioritizing people-centered regulatory improvements, such as the expanded proxy application feature on the Government24 platform, to reduce the administrative burden on expectant mothers when applying for childbirth benefits.
Policy Impact and Future Schedule
Continued Push for Public Sector AI Transformation
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economy is scheduled to review the roadmap and implementation plans for the AI transformation of public institutions following the Cabinet meeting on June 23.
Industrial Safety Regulations Enforcement
Following the Lee Jae-myung administration's declaration of a "war on industrial accidents," administrative and economic sanctions—such as mandatory risk assessments and business suspensions—are expected to be phased in to meet the 2026 goal of reducing serious workplace accidents.
Improving Experience of Support for Pregnant Women
By expanding the proxy application service for "Mom-Convenient Pregnancy" via Government24, the government expects to see tangible improvements in the daily lives of citizens through these protective policies.
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