Childcare leave, foreign exchange market, and support systems will change starting in the second half of the year

The government announced systems and policies that will change starting in the second half of 2026. Institutional changes in various fields, including parental leave, foreign exchange market operations, welfare support, education, transportation, and culture, are scheduled to be implemented sequentially. In the health, welfare, and employment sectors, parental leave will be available in one or twoweek increments, and the scope of spouse maternity leave and wage arrears advance payment will also be expanded. Ecofriendly agricultural product packages will be provided to pregnant women, and the coverage of the child support advance payment system and student loan interest exemptions will also be broadened. In the finance and taxation sectors, the foreign exchange market will operate 24 hours a day on weekdays starting in July, and generative AI chatbots for tax consultation will be expanded. In addition, lifeoriented institutional changes are included, such as an extended booking period for train tickets, additional distribution of movie discount coupons, the introduction of a consultation service for noise between floors, and expanded issuance of mobile ID cards.