From 2025, deposit protection will increase from 50 million won to 100 million won, and the refundable amount for erroneous payments by financial institutions will also expand to 100 million won. Support for small business owners will be strengthened, debt relief for vulnerable groups will be provided, and subsidies for youth electric vehicle purchases will increase. Eligibility criteria for elderly basic pension benefits have been revised. Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year address is interpreted as emphasizing the will to overcome external headwinds. Gaza's medical system faces collapse due to Israeli attacks, with potential violations of international law being pointed out. The 2024 annual average temperature exceeded 14 degrees for the first time in history, marking exceptionally high readings.
