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Self-appraisal penalties, stricter rules for CEO reappointment
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Appraisal and Certified Appraisers Proposed by Rep. Moon Jin-seog (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies Proposed by Rep. Kim Hyun-jung (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Special Act on the Construction Safety Proposed by Rep. Moon Jin-seog (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Occupational Safety and Health Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Employment
March 9, 2026 - 10:22:23Personal data breach compensations, measures to facilitate collective relief
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Yong-man (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Class Action Act Proposed by Rep. Yong Hye-in (Basic Income Party) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Act on the Promotion of Mutually Beneficial Cooperation Between Large Enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises Competent Authority: Ministry of SMEs a
March 2, 2026 - 13:24:22Establishment of Real Estate Supervisory Service, superstore online delivery regulation ease
Proposed Bill: Act on the Establishment and Operation of the Real Estate Supervisory Service Proposed by Rep. Kim Hyun-jung (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Distribution Industry Development Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Dong-ah (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Special Act on Strengthening Competitiveness of and Promoting Support for the Semic
Feb. 24, 2026 - 09:29:10Sugar levy introduction, class action on general corporate torts
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the National Health Promotion Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Soo-jin (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Class Action Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Hyun-jung (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Enforcement Decree of the Act on Support for Research and Development of Business-Affiliated Research Institutes, etc. Competent Authority: Ministry of
Feb. 19, 2026 - 13:48:13Yellow Envelope Act deference, foreign stock reshoring benefits
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act Proposed by Rep. Song Eon-seog (People Power Party) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation Proposed by Rep. Jung Tae-ho (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Digital Medical Products Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Sa
Feb. 10, 2026 - 12:04:43Cancellation of treasury shares upon acquisition, AI watermarks and labels
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies Proposed by Rep. Kim Seung-won (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Jung-mun (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Tae-nyeon (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust Com
Feb. 8, 2026 - 09:20:58Tax credit expansion for national strategic technology research, succession support for SMEs
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation Proposed by Rep. Hwang Jung-a (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Special Act on the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprise Succession Proposed by Rep. Kim Dong-ah (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Enforcement Rule of the Act on Assistance to Korean Off-Shore Enterprises
Jan. 26, 2026 - 11:33:57Comprehensive wage agreement ban, penalty surcharge for accidents
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Labor Standards Act Proposed by Rep. Jeon Hyun-heui (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Class Action Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Ju-young (Democratic Party) Promulgated Bill: Enforcement Decree of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act Competent Authority: Financial Services Commission Administrative Announcement
Jan. 18, 2026 - 11:43:56Working hour restriction ease, delivery platform penalties
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Labor Standards Act Proposed by Rep. Kim So-hee (People Power Party) Proposed Bill: Act on Food Delivery Platform Service Fees Proposed by Rep. Kim Nam-geun (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Park Beom-kye (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Korea Development Bank Act Competent Authority: Financial Services Commission Administrative Announcement: Partial Amendmen
Dec. 30, 2025 - 14:51:45Personal data breach surcharge, mandatory cyber disaster insurance
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Park Beom-kye (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Cyber Disaster Insurance Act Proposed by Rep. Park Jeong-hun (People Power Party) Pending Bill: Special Act on Strengthening Competitiveness and Promoting Innovative Growth in the Semiconductor Industry Proposed by Rep. Lee Chul-gyu (People Power Party) Promulgated Bill: Rules on Occupational Safety and Health Standards Competent Authority: Ministr
Dec. 22, 2025 - 13:29:36Personal data breach notification, mandate for agricultural cooperative audit
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Kwon Hyang-yup (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Agricultural Cooperative Act Proposed by Rep. Shin Chang-sik (Rebuilding Korea Party) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Hoon-ki (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Engineering Industry Promotion Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Trade, Infrastructur
Dec. 14, 2025 - 10:54:32Treasury share cancellation obligation, legal framework on US investments
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Oh Gi-hyoung (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Special Act on Korea-US Strategic Investment Management Proposed by Rep. Kim Byung-kee (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Jae-sub (People Power Party) Promulgated Bill: Distribution Industry Development Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resou
Dec. 7, 2025 - 13:08:44Workplace fatality penalties, AI service disclosure
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Yoon (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Yong-woo (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Hyun-jung (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Clean Air Conservation Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment Administrative
Dec. 4, 2025 - 14:17:47Nuclear design pre-review, network security violation fines
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Nuclear Safety Act Proposed by Rep. Hwang Jung-a (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection Proposed by Rep. Lee Ju-hee (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment and Elderly Employment Promotion Proposed by Rep. Lee Yong-woo (Democratic Party of Korea) Prom
Nov. 24, 2025 - 13:31:51Stable grid investment, personal data noncompliance penalty
Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Seung-won (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Special Act on the Expansion of the National Power Grid Proposed by Rep. Ahn Do-geol (Democratic Party of Korea) Pending Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Min Byoung-dug (Democratic Party of Korea) Promulgated Bill: Trucking Transport Business Act Competent Authority: Ministry of Land, Infrastru
Nov. 17, 2025 - 13:47:11
