Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Bae Kyung-hoon) announced on March 13, 2026, that Korea’s ICT exports in February totaled USD 33.6 billion, up 103.3 percent ...

Mar 12,2026

Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment

▷ Covers third-party property damage from EV fires while parked or charging, with at least KRW 10 billion per accident▷ Applies to vehicles within 10 years of initial registration as of the accident date... government and companies share insurance premiumsThe government...

Mar 12,2026

Bank of Korea

▣ Treasury bond yields declined substantially after mid-February, reflecting perceptions that the previous rise in yields had been excessive and stronger expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. In March, however, yields rose sharply amid concerns about a pro...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) will host InterBattery 2026, Korea’s largest international battery exhibition, at COEX in Seoul from March 11 to 13, 2026. Now in its 14th year, the event will bring together 667 companies from Korea and...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- Securing a month's supply of essential goods for 26 Korean ships through cooperation with shipping companies and vessels Acting Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Sungbum an intensive inspection on Monday, March 9 in response to the situation in the Middle East, focusing...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- The proportion of areas with coastal erosion concerns or severe erosion decreased by 20.9%p compared to the previous year - Expanding the survey area to 368 and strengthening the management system focused on climate change response and prevention in 2026 The Ministry of O...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- MOF selected flatfish and sea squirt as this month's marine products, Kenmuri Village in Incheon’s Jung-gu and Gunsan’s Shinsido Village in Jeonbuk Province as travel destination fishing villages of the month, white-toothed lugworm as marine life of the month, Daeji...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

- Cooperating closely with the relevant organizations, while prioritizing the safety of Korean seafarers and vessels Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Seong-beom disclosed that the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) is operating a close 24-hour emergency response...

Mar 11,2026

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

The First Recognised High School Textbook on Animal Welfare to Be Used in Regular ClassesSejong, 11 March 2026 — The high school textbook on animal welfare, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), has been approved as a recognised high schoo...

Mar 11,2026

Financial Services Commission

In February 2026, the outstanding balance of household loans across all financial sectors increased KRW2.9 trillion (preliminary), growing at a faster pace compared with the previous month (up KRW1.4 trillion). (By Type)  Home-backed mortgage loans rose KRW4.2 trillion,...

Mar 11,2026