Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Korea Reviews Korea–U.S. Non-Tariff Commitments to Maintain Trade Stability
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) convened the 54th Trade Promotion Committee on February 10, 2026, at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul. The meeting was chaired by Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, with relevant ministries ...
Feb 11,2026
Ministry of Data and Statistics
Economically Active Population Survey in January 2026
[Economically active population and labor force participation rate]
◦ The economically active population marked 29.197 million persons in January, which grew 236 thousand persons or 0.8 year-on-year.
◦ The labor force participation rate stood at 63.6% in January, up 0.2%p year-...
Feb 11,2026
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Current Employment Statistics, January 2026
Statistics Korea released report on the 'Economically active population survey' on 11 February, 2026.
The economically active population marked 29.197 million persons in January, which grew 236 thousand persons or 0.8% year-on-year.
Please refer to the attached PDF.
Feb 11,2026
Financial Services Commission
Household Loans, January 2026
In January 2026, the outstanding balance of household loans across all financial sectors increased KRW1.4 trillion (preliminary), turning back up from the decline of KRW1.2 trillion in the previous month. (By Type) Home-backed mortgage loans increased KRW3.0 trillion, ...
Feb 11,2026
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Special Photo Exhibition Traces the History of Psychiatry in Korea
Special Photo Exhibition Traces the History of Psychiatry in Korea
- Commemorating the 64th anniversary of the National Center for Mental Health -
- Archival scenes from clinical practice during the Seoul National Hospital era unveiled -
The National Center for Mental He...
Feb 10,2026
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Special Citizenship Pathway Opens for Global Talent in the Private Sector
A new opportunity is being introduced for highly skilled foreign professionals working in Korea’s private sector and emerging industries to apply for Korean citizenship under a special government-backed pathway.
The Ministry announced that from 11 February, it will...
Feb 10,2026
Ministry of Science and ICT
Phase 1 Evaluation Results Released for Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project
- Three out of five elite teams (LG AI Research Institute, SK Telecom, and Upstage) advanced to the second round
- One additional team will be selected to secure globally competitive AI models and foster a dynamic AI ecosystem【Relevant National Task】 21. Becoming the world&rsquo...
Feb 10,2026