South Korea to Strengthen Circular Economy across Daily Life and Industry: 2026 Work Plan Unveiled

On January 26, 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced the Resource Circulation Bureau’s key work plan for 2026, aimed at building a sustainable, decarbonized circular economy society. Since the launch of the new government in 2025, the MCEE has been advancing the transition to a circular economy by establishing product-specific circular use systems for plastics, batteries, and other items