January 2026 Government Report Summaries

Trend Analysis Economy Welfare 🔥 85 2026-01-28

Vital Statistics, November 2025 (Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces)

National Data Agency

1Births in November 2025 reached 20,710, up 3.1% from the previous year.

2Marriages rose by 2.7%, while divorces decreased significantly by 9.8%.

Policy Report Economy Welfare 🔥 75 2026-01-28

2026 Changes in People's Livelihood Policies: Beyond Policy Changes, Toward Real Changes in Citizens' Lives

Ministry of Economy and Finance

1Childcare allowance tax-exemption for multi-child families increases to 200,000 KRW per child.

2New measures like K-Pass expansion and free childcare for ages 4-5 aim to ease household costs.

Policy Report Economy Welfare 🔥 75 2026-01-06

Key Policy Changes Starting in 2026

Ministry of Finance and Economy

12026 minimum wage rises to 10,320 KRW with stronger child care tax support.

2Free education expands to 4-year-olds; 'Everyone's Card' offers transit refunds.

Policy Report Economy Industry 🔥 75 2026-01-09

2026 Economic Growth Strategy (The Inaugural Year of Korea's Great Economic Leap)

Ministry of Economy and Finance

1The economy targets 2.0% growth in 2026, led by domestic recovery and semiconductors.

2Plans focus on AI and green transitions to boost fundamentals and reduce inequality.

Trend Analysis Environment Health 🔥 75 2026-01-15

2nd Comprehensive Plan for the Management of Household Chemical Products and Biocides (2026–2030)

Ministry of Environment

1Establish a full-cycle safety system for household chemicals and biocides by 2030.

2Deploy AI for 24/7 monitoring of illegal products and cut approval time by 20%.

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2025 Domestic Population Migration Statistics

National Data Agency

1Domestic migrants in 2025 totaled 6.118 million, a 2.6% decrease year-on-year.

2Housing-related moves dropped most; those in their 20s and 30s moved most often.

Policy Report Health Welfare 🔥 75 2026-01-05

The 6th Basic Plan for Food Safety Management (2026–2030)

Office for Government Policy Coordination

1The government will implement the 6th Basic Plan for Food Safety Management (2026–2030) using AI and digital technology.

2It aims to raise the food poisoning identification rate to 50% and expand Smart HACCP sites to 1,050.

Trend Analysis Economy Industry 🔥 75 2026-01-30

December 2025 and Annual Industrial Activity Trends

National Data Agency

1Dec 2025 total industrial production rose 1.5% MoM, led by semiconductors and services.

2Consumption rose 0.9% on clothing/food sales, but facility investment fell 3.6%.

Trend Analysis Economy Industry 🔥 75 2026-01-02

November 2025 Online Shopping Trends

National Data Agency

1Nov 2025 online shopping hit 24.16 trillion KRW, a 6.8% year-on-year increase.

2Food delivery and groceries led growth, with mobile accounting for 77.0% of sales.

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December 2025 Domestic Population Mobility Statistics

National Data Agency

1Domestic migrants reached 528,000 in Dec 2025, up 0.8% year-on-year.

2Chungbuk and Incheon saw net inflows, while Sejong and Gwangju saw outflows.

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2026 Community Integrated Health Promotion Project Guide (Women & Children Specialized)

Ministry of Health and Welfare

1Support for iron/folic acid and postpartum depression care will expand in 2026.

2Iron supplements provided from week 16; counseling for high-risk depression.