South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission and the Korea Internet & Security Agency will push ahead with a 2026 MyData service support programme to help activate the personal data transfer request system. The commission will hold a briefing in Seoul on the programme and the expansion of the right to request personal data transfers. This year it plans to provide 1.7 billion won for 6 services across 4 categories, including services implementing the expanded right.

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the spread of digital platforms are reshaping the idea of office workers, with solopreneurs emerging as new business players, the article said. IT education institute DevMentor said it will host Solopreneur Conference 2026 on Jan. 21 at the Korea Advertising Culture Hall in Seoul’s Jamsil. Six solopreneurs will present strategies across operations, including sales, marketing and automation, and share specific cases and know-how.