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Blocking arbitrary information withholding
D-39 Deadline December 16 · End of legislative notice for Public Records Act revision
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short We will prevent civil servants from withholding information for vague reasons.
We narrowed the scope of non-disclosure based on trials, investigations, and trade secrets.
You can now file objections even when told information does not exist.
Key facts When Legislative notice will be announced for 40 days from November 6 to December 16. Who Ministry of Interior and Safety released the Public Records Act revision on the 5th. What We will clarify standards for 5 types among 8 non-disclosure reasons with high non-disclosure rates. How Non-disclosure is not allowed with duty confidentiality alone, and objections are permitted for absent information.
What it means for me
The possibility of rejection when requesting information disclosure from public institutions may decrease.
Policies · 3 sources combined p. 2 / 5
Architect Exam Pass Rate 8.9%
D-6 Deadline November 13 · Document Submission Deadline (Career Certificates, etc.)
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that 604 candidates are expected to pass the 2nd Architect Qualification Exam in 2026.
Only 8.9% of 6,781 test-takers passed, which is lower than the previous session.
Expected passers must submit documents by November 13 to receive final approval.
Key facts When The announcement will be posted on November 6 at 9 a.m. on the websites of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korean Institute of Architects. Who 6,781 candidates took the 2nd Architect Qualification Exam in 2026. What 604 candidates are expected to pass, with a pass rate of 8.9%, which is 0.4 percentage points lower than the previous session. How Expected passers must submit documents such as career certificates to the Institute by 6 p.m. on November 13.
What it means for me
Job seekers in the architecture and design fields should check the pass list and the document submission deadline.
Why does this matter? The results of the architect qualification exam show the scale of new workers entering the construction and design sectors.
Policies · Planned · 3 sources combined p. 3 / 5
Multifamily homes, officetel buildings
D-19 Deadline November 26 · Public notice comment submission deadline
Photo: 한국경제 In short Floor noise standards for villas and officetel buildings (small apartment-hotels with hotel services) will be strengthened to apartment levels.
Floor impact noise standards will be lowered to 49dB or less for both heavy and light impact types.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold public notice for the revision from November 6 to 26.
Key facts When Public notice for the revision will be held from November 6 to 26. Who The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will revise standards for multifamily homes and officetel buildings. What Floor impact noise standards will be strengthened to 49dB or less for both heavy and light impact types. How New standard floor structures will be created and cushioning material quality standards will be established.
What it means for me
Residents of villas and officetel buildings are expected to experience reduced floor noise in newly constructed buildings.
Why does this matter? This is a measure to improve residential environments by aligning villa and officetel noise standards, which were previously lower than apartment standards.
Policies · Planned · 2 sources combined p. 4 / 5
Opposition to remote care limits
D-2 Deadline November 9 · Deadline for submitting opinions on amendments to the Medical Services Act Enforcement Rules
Photo: 청년의사 In short A citizens' petition requesting continued use of remote medical consultations has exceeded 50,000 signatures.
As the system is set to be formalized on December 24, the government plans to limit prescription days and regions.
The petition has been forwarded to the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee for review.
Key facts When As of 1:00 PM on November 5, there were 52,637 supporters, and it was referred to the National Assembly's welfare committee. Who Remote medical consultation patients and the Remote Medical Industry Association led the petition. What They demanded relaxation of the 7-day limit on first-visit prescriptions and restrictions to medical facilities in the patient's province or city. Why They expressed concerns about inconvenience to existing users and lack of safety evidence ahead of the system formalization on December 24.
What it means for me
All Retired
Patients who received monthly remote prescriptions can receive only 7 days' worth of medication starting in December.
Elderly patients who have received monthly remote consultations for chronic conditions may see their prescription cycles significantly reduced.
Why does this matter? The scope of the remote medical consultation system being implemented on December 24 directly affects the use by patients with chronic prescriptions.
Policies · Planned · 5 sources combined p. 5 / 5
Investigation guidelines for essential medical care
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The search and seizure controversy at Ajou University Hospital's pediatric emergency room continues.
Health and Welfare Minister Jeong Eun-kyung meets with the acting police commissioner to discuss investigation guidelines.
The Korean Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine requested that emergency room searches and seizures be restrained.
Key facts When On October 30, Minister Jeong Eun-kyung heard opinions from the Korean Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Who Health and Welfare Minister Jeong Eun-kyung and the acting police commissioner meet. What They discuss establishing investigation procedure guidelines for essential medical fields. How Opinion emerged that emergency rooms should prioritize voluntary document submission over search and seizure.
What it means for me
If investigation methods at essential medical sites like emergency rooms change, concerns about medical service disruptions can be reduced.
Why does this matter? The emergency room search controversy is leading to concerns about trust in medical practice and service gaps.
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