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National Pension Silver Loan Budget increased by 8.5 billion won
D-54 Deadline December 31 · Silver Loan lending deadline this year
In short
The National Pension Service increased the budget for the Silver Loan emergency fund by 8.5 billion won.
Pension recipients aged 60 and older can borrow money when they need emergency cash.
New standards were also set for exercising voting rights on company treasury shares.
Key facts
When
Decided at the 7th meeting of the National Pension Fund Management Committee on October 20, 2026.
Where
Decided at a meeting held at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Who
The National Pension Fund Management Committee set the Silver Loan budget for pension recipients aged 60 and older.
What
Silver Loan project budget increased from 54 billion won to 62.5 billion won, an increase of 8.5 billion won.
What it means for me
Pension recipients aged 60 and older can continue to use the Silver Loan until the end of the year.
Pensioners in their 60s can apply for a Silver Loan and borrow money when they need emergency cash.
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Private ambulance quality Certification pilot program launched
Deadline Deadline October 30 · Application deadline for private ambulance transport operator certification
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In short
The government will pilot a system that grants certification marks to high-quality private ambulance companies.
The evaluation covers not only legal standards but also disinfection, staff training, and transport records.
Applications are accepted until the 30th of this month, with results announced in December.
Key facts
When
Applications are accepted from October 21st to 30th, with results announced in December.
Who
The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Medical Center's Central Emergency Medical Center jointly conduct the program.
What
Private ambulance companies licensed before January 1, 2023 and continuously operating are evaluated.
How
Companies are assessed on mandatory legal standards and quality areas including operations, staffing, equipment, infection control, and records. Qualified companies receive a 2-year-valid certification mark.
What it means for me
When using emergency patient transport services, certification marks will help gauge company quality.
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Teacher rights violations addressed 100 support coordinators appointed
Deadline Deadline October 26 · Expected announcement date for support coordinator recruitment guidelines
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In short
Gangwon Provincial Office of Education strengthens systems to help teachers whose rights are violated.
It will recruit 100 coordinators to visit schools and mediate conflicts.
From July to October, 170 support requests were received.
Key facts
When
Recruitment guidelines announced October 26; appointment period runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028.
Who
Led by the Teacher Rights Protection Support Team under the Superintendent of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education.
What
100 coordinators will be appointed to assist teachers affected by educational activity violations.
How
Experts in education, law, counseling, administration, and medical care will be recruited and deployed to three regions: Chuncheon, Wonju, and Gangneung.
What it means for me
As a policy directly related to school settings, its impact on general readers is limited.
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400,000 tons of public reserves rice Inspection begins in Pocheon
D-54 Deadline December 31 · Deadline for completion of bagged rice purchase inspection
In short
The government will begin inspection to purchase 400,000 tons of public reserve rice harvested this year.
Starting from the 23rd, bagged rice will be inspected at approximately 3,000 locations nationwide, beginning in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Bagged rice (rice packed in bags) and loose grain rice (shipped as-is) will be divided and inspected using different methods respectively.
Key facts
When
Bagged rice inspection will be conducted from the 23rd through December 31st.
Where
It will be implemented at approximately 3,000 inspection sites nationwide, starting in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Who
The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service (NAQS) will oversee the inspection.
How
NAQS will inspect 280,000 tons of bagged rice through over 130 offices, and private inspectors will inspect 120,000 tons of loose grain rice.
What it means for me
Rice farming households can sell rice at different prices depending on the inspection grade.
Rice farming households must prepare shipments according to the inspection schedule for bagged rice and loose grain rice.
