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Second half employment survey
232,000 households surveyed

Deadline Deadline October 26 · Online survey participation deadline
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In short

The National Statistical Office will survey 232,000 households nationwide.

This survey is to identify employment rates and unemployment rates by region.

Surveyed households can participate online using the guidance letter and participation number.

Key facts

WhenThe survey will be conducted from the 20th of this month through the 4th of next month.
WhoThe National Statistical Office will survey approximately 232,000 households nationwide and people aged 15 and older.
WhatThe survey covers 34 items including employment status, job search activities, and career interruptions.
HowThe survey will be conducted through in-person interviews, phone calls, and online surveys from the 18th to 26th for online participation.

What it means for me

Households selected as samples will receive survey participation requests through surveyor visits or guidance letters.

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Seoul Appeals Prosecutors' Office Reorganized
Major Crimes Response System Restructured

D-26 Deadline December 3 · Statute of Limitations for Election Law Violations in June 3 Local Elections
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In short

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office finalized new departmental work assignments on October 16.

The number of prosecutors handling major crimes was reduced from 37 to 28.

Counter-intelligence duties were renamed 'National Security' and industrial accident duties were renamed 'Industrial Safety'.

Key facts

WhenThe Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office completed its work reorganization on October 16, 2026.
WhoThe Seoul Prosecutors' Office's Major Crimes Division and Public·Criminal Division are the targets of restructuring.
WhatMajor Crimes Divisions 1-6 were reorganized into 6 sectors: public service·corruption, corporate·economic crimes, and others.
HowProsecutors in the Major Crimes Division decreased by 9 (24.3%) from 37 to 28.

What it means for me

Due to organizational restructuring following the Prosecutors' Office abolishment, there is no immediate change in civil complaint procedures for ordinary citizens.

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Coffee sales fund scholarships
Seodaemun-gu recruiting scholarship students

Deadline Deadline October 29 · Cafe Waterfall Scholarship Application Deadline
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In short

Seodaemun-gu supports student scholarships with cafe profits.

Applications for second-half 2026 scholarships open until October 29.

Total 100 million won distributed to middle, high school, and university students.

Key facts

WhenApplications accepted until October 29.
WhoMiddle, high school, and university students enrolled in Seodaemun-gu, or residents living outside the district for over one year are eligible.
WhatTotal 100 million won in scholarships awarded.
HowApply in person at your neighborhood community center; reviewed based on income, residency period, and contribution.

What it means for me

Students living or studying in Seodaemun-gu should check their eligibility and apply.

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National Pension insurance premium
Support threshold expanded to 1 million won

In short

The National Pension Service decided to expand the insurance premium support criteria for low-income regional subscribers.

The plan is to expand from monthly income below 800,000 won to below 1 million won.

It will be reflected in next year's government budget plan and implemented.

Key facts

WhenThe National Pension Service reported this at the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee's state audit on the 16th.
WhoThe National Pension Service is expanding insurance premium support for low-income regional subscribers.
WhatThe income threshold for support recipients will be expanded from below 800,000 won to below 1 million won per month.
HowHalf of insurance premiums will be supported for up to 12 months, and it will be reflected in next year's government budget plan.

What it means for me

Regional subscribers with monthly income between 800,000 and 1 million won may newly be included in the insurance premium support program.

Self-employed and other regional subscribers with low income have greater possibility of receiving support.

Low-income retired regional subscribers can also benefit from the expanded support.

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