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Employment insurance fraud reporting
Voluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

The Ministry of Employment and Labor will operate an intensive reporting period for employment insurance fraud from November 9 to December 31.

1 pagesEmployment insurance fraud reporting Voluntary disclosure exempts extra chargesPolicies
2 pagesSeoul's comprehensive winter plan New heated rest shelters openingPolicies
3 pagesFifth Railroad Network Plan Public input collected on Nov 13Policies
4 pagesBasic Pension rises but livelihood aid cutPolicies
5 pages75+ beneficiaries surge 2.7x growth in a decadePolicies
6 pagesExpanding government funding for firefighting servicesPolicies

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Employment insurance fraud reporting
Voluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

D-52 Deadline December 31 · Deadline for voluntary disclosure of fraud

In short

The Ministry of Employment and Labor will operate an intensive reporting period for employment insurance fraud from November 9 to December 31.

If you voluntarily report before investigation, you can be exempted from additional collection up to 5 times.

If you report, you will receive 20-30% of the fraudulent amount as a reward.

Key facts

When	An intensive reporting period for employment insurance fraud will be operated from November 9 to December 31.
Who	The Ministry of Employment and Labor accepts reports and tips on fraud related to unemployment benefits, parental leave benefits, employment incentives, and more.
What	For voluntary disclosure, you are exempted from additional collection up to 5 times; for tips, you receive 20-30% of the fraudulent amount as a reward.
How	You can report through Employment 24, the Ministry of Labor website, National Petition Service, or by visiting a local employment and labor office.

What it means for me

If you have ever fraudulently received unemployment benefits, voluntary disclosure before December 31 is advantageous.

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Seoul's comprehensive winter plan
New heated rest shelters opening

D-52 Deadline December 31 · Energy Voucher Application Deadline

In short

Seoul has announced a comprehensive plan to prepare for winter cold waves and heavy snow.

Mobile outdoor heated rest shelters called 'Ongi-so' will be set up in high-traffic areas.

Snow removal operations will be completed within 60 minutes.

Key facts

When	The comprehensive plan will be implemented for 4 months from November 15 to March 15 next year.
Where	They will be installed from December to February in high-traffic areas such as Gwanghwamun Plaza and Hongje Waterfall.
Who	Seoul will implement 14 projects across 4 areas: heating, snow removal, safety, and daily life.
What	Air dome-type mobile rest shelters called 'Ongi-so' with heating and rest functions will be newly introduced.

What it means for me

More rest shelters on streets to escape the cold and faster snow removal will make commuting easier.

During heavy snow on commute routes, subway and bus frequencies may be delayed up to 60 minutes, reducing waiting time.

Delivery workers and mobile workers can use 24-hour unmanned shelters and convenience store dining areas as rest spaces.

Seniors needing care will be included in welfare check-in targets, and low-income households will receive 50,000 won in winter aid.

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Fifth Railroad Network Plan
Public input collected on Nov 13

D-4 Deadline November 13 · Advance survey participation deadline

In short

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will gather public opinions before setting up a 10-year railroad investment plan.

At an event held in Seoul on November 13, experts and local government officials will also share their views.

You can submit your opinions in advance through the internet and QR codes before the event.

Visitor info

Location	Main Conference Hall of the Korea Construction Association building in Seoul
Period	Advance survey November 8-13
How to participate	Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport website, Korail+ app, QR codes at Seoul and Suseo stations
Contact	Railroad Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Key facts

When	It will be held at 9:30 a.m. on November 13 in the Main Conference Hall of the Korea Construction Association building in Seoul.
Who	The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will host it, and the Korea Transport Institute will oversee it.
What	The event will gather opinions on the 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan covering railroad investment directions for 2026-2035.
How	It will combine advance surveys and on-site and online opinion collection, and will be livestreamed on the Ministry's YouTube channel.

What it means for me

Whether new railroad lines will be included in your area will be decided in this plan.

You can gauge whether commuter railroad lines will be expanded.

You can check in advance plans to improve railroad accessibility in your region.

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Basic Pension rises
but livelihood aid cut

In short

The government decided to raise the Basic Pension (monthly state pension for low-income seniors) starting in 2027.

However, elderly people receiving livelihood assistance will have it reduced by the same amount the Basic Pension increases.

Critics point out that the actual money in their hands remains unchanged.

Key facts

When	From 2027, the government plans to increase the Basic Pension by 30,000 won per month for the lowest 30% income bracket.
Who	As of 2025, 783,000 elderly people receive both livelihood assistance and Basic Pension.
What	As the Basic Pension rises, livelihood assistance is cut by the same amount, so actual income does not increase.
How	This is because the Basic Pension payment is counted as 100% income when calculating livelihood assistance.

What it means for me

Households receiving both livelihood assistance and Basic Pension will struggle to feel the benefit of the increase.

If you are 65 or older receiving livelihood assistance, your actual income stays the same even if Basic Pension rises.

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75+ beneficiaries surge
2.7x growth in a decade

In short

Long-term care insurance beneficiaries aged 75 and older have increased 2.7 times over the past 10 years.

Insurance benefits paid to them grew 4.4 times faster.

Long-term care insurance financial burden is concentrating on the oldest-old population.

Key facts

When	The National Health Insurance Service investigated changes over 10 years from 2014 to 2024.
Who	The survey targeted long-term care insurance beneficiaries aged 75 and older.
What	Beneficiaries grew from 411,000 to 1,123,000, and benefits paid increased from 3.103 trillion won to 13.733 trillion won.
How	As of 2024, those 75 and older account for about 85% of all beneficiaries and benefits.

What it means for me

If you have family members aged 65-74, managing chronic diseases can help reduce future care burdens.

If you are 65-74, managing chronic diseases now can delay the progression to severe conditions.

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Expanding government funding
for firefighting services

In short

The ruling party and government discussed ways to increase national government support for firefighting budgets.

Although firefighters became national civil servants in 2020, local governments still bear the budget burden.

Options using future response funds and tobacco consumption tax are being reviewed.

Key facts

When	A high-level party-government meeting was held on November 8 at the Prime Minister's Seoul Official Residence in Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
Who	Lee More Democratic Party Chair Kim Min-seok emphasized expanding firefighting budgets.
What	He demanded increased national government funding for firefighting and reduction of regional disparities in line with the purpose of national civil servant conversion.
How	Presidential Secretary Lim Gwang-hyeon said the administration would review using future response funds, tobacco consumption tax portion, and local education tax.

What it means for me

Firefighting service quality may vary by residential area, so it is important to monitor whether national government funding will expand.

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Employment insurance fraud reportingVoluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

Employment insurance fraud reportingVoluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

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Key facts

What it means for me

Seoul's comprehensive winter planNew heated rest shelters opening

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

Fifth Railroad Network PlanPublic input collected on Nov 13

In short

Visitor info

Key facts

What it means for me

Basic Pension risesbut livelihood aid cut

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

75+ beneficiaries surge2.7x growth in a decade

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

Expanding government fundingfor firefighting services

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

You've read it all

Employment insurance fraud reporting
Voluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

Employment insurance fraud reporting
Voluntary disclosure exempts extra charges

Seoul's comprehensive winter plan
New heated rest shelters opening

Fifth Railroad Network Plan
Public input collected on Nov 13

Basic Pension rises
but livelihood aid cut

75+ beneficiaries surge
2.7x growth in a decade

Expanding government funding
for firefighting services