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South Korea steps up cross-government response to rising teen suicides with AI monitoring, stronger counseling

South Korea is pushing a cross-government package to respond to teen suicides, strengthening mental health support in and out of schools, managing harmful online information and expanding links to counseling and treatment. The Education Ministry said teen suicide deaths rose to 396 in 2025 from 273 in 2016, while psychiatric visits among those aged 0 to 19 increased to an estimated 431,000 in 2025. The plan sets targets to cut suicide rates by 2030 and 2035.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea expands \'Top-Tier\' visa to professors and researchers to speed global talent recruitment

South Korea will expand its Top-Tier visa programme to cover professors and researchers in science and technology, widening eligibility beyond workers hired by companies in advanced industries. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Justice Ministry said the change will take effect from June. The government is pursuing the \'Brain to Korea\' initiative, aiming to attract 2,000 outstanding overseas talents by 2030, with a target of 600 this year.

Telecommunications & Media

Government to mobilise full support for fair elections ahead of June 3 local polls

South Korea\'s government will step up cross-ministry support to curb AI-driven fake news and ensure fair elections, 50 days before the June 3 nationwide local polls. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok chaired a ministerial meeting on election integrity and called fake news a challenge to democracy and a clear crime. Authorities said they have set up an election support situation room, expanded training and enforcement, and will operate dedicated investigative teams.