L&P Partners Registration for Specialized Finance Business

L&P Partners (주식회사 엘에이피파트너스) has completed registration for specialized finance business (여신전문금융업) under the supervision of FSS Korea (Financial Supervisory Service). The registration was filed on April 21, 2026, and the department in charge is the Consumer Finance Supervision Bureau, Consumer Finance Division. An official gazette document (260417_공고_주식회사 엘에이피파트너스의 여신전문금융업 등록.pdf) is attached for reference.

SGB 2018-19 Series-II Redemption Price Rs 15,219 per Unit April 23, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has published the redemption price for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018-19 Series-II, due on April 23, 2026. The redemption price is set at ₹15,219 per unit of SGB, calculated as the simple average of closing gold prices (999 purity) for the three business days of April 20, 21, and 22, 2026, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). This tranche was originally issued on October 23, 2018, and premature redemption is permitted after the fifth year from the date of issue.

Reserve Money Data Week Ended April 15, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released Reserve Money data for the week ended April 15, 2026, published on April 22, 2026. The press release (Ref: 2026-2027/122) provides monetary aggregate figures and is signed by Ajit Prasad, Deputy General Manager (Communications). No compliance obligations or regulatory changes are associated with this statistical release.

RBI Releases Draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released a draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) on April 22, 2026, marking a comprehensive review of existing PPI guidelines with the stated goal of fostering long-term growth and enhancing transaction security. The draft is open for public comment from regulated entities and all stakeholders through May 22, 2026, via the RBI's Connect 2 Regulate portal. Once finalized, the Direction will establish updated operational and security standards for all prepaid payment instrument issuers operating in India.

RBI Extends Directions for Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank Through July 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has extended regulatory directions issued to The Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal for a further period of three months. The extension runs from close of business on April 22, 2026 to close of business on July 22, 2026. The original directions were issued under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The RBI explicitly notes that the extension should not be construed as satisfaction with the bank's financial position.

91, 182, 364-Day T-Bill Auction Results: ₹24,000 Crore Notified, Full Acceptance

The Reserve Bank of India conducted auctions for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills on April 22, 2026. The notified amounts were ₹12,000 crore (91-day), ₹6,000 crore (182-day), and ₹6,000 crore (364-day), totalling ₹24,000 crore. All notified amounts were accepted in full. Cut-off prices were 98.7165 (91-day, YTM 5.2150%), 97.3449 (182-day, YTM 5.4700%), and 94.7116 (364-day, YTM 5.5990%).

T-Bill Auction: ₹34k Cr Bids, 5.2–5.6% Yield

The Reserve Bank of India held a Treasury Bills auction on April 22, 2026, covering 91-day (₹12,000 crore notified), 182-day (₹6,000 crore notified), and 364-day (₹6,000 crore notified) tenors. Competitive bids received totalled ₹33,670.20 crore (91-day), ₹26,290.20 crore (182-day), and ₹12,150.20 crore (364-day), with cut-off yields of 5.2150%, 5.4700%, and 5.5990% respectively. Non-competitive bids of ₹20,762.96 crore (91-day) and ₹14,700 crore (182-day) were accepted in full; the 364-day non-competitive bid of ₹336.97 crore received partial acceptance at ₹300 crore.

RBI Money Market Operations Data, April 21, 2026

RBI published its daily money market operations data for April 21, 2026, reporting overnight segment volumes and rates across call money, triparty repo, market repo, and repo in corporate bond segments totaling ₹6,81,678.98 crore at weighted average rates between 2.00-6.25%. The day's liquidity operations included MSF of ₹174.00 crore at 5.50% and SDF of ₹1,78,765.00 crore at 5.00%, with net liquidity absorption of ₹1,78,591.00 crore. Outstanding operations included reverse repos of ₹2,00,031.00 crore maturing April 24, 2026.

RBI Releases Financial Data for 3,100 FDI Companies in India 2024-25

The Reserve Bank of India released financial performance data for 3,100 non-government non-financial (NGNF) foreign direct investment (FDI) companies in India for 2024-25, covering three accounting years from 2022-23 to 2024-25. The sample companies reported paid-up capital of ₹5,96,425 crore, representing 51.9 per cent of total PUC of FDI companies in the annual census. Net sales growth moderated to 8.7 per cent from 9.4 per cent the prior year, while operating profit growth slowed to 10.7 per cent from 22.1 per cent. Interest coverage ratio improved to 5.8, and companies from Singapore, USA, and Mauritius accounted for over half of the sample.

RBI MPC Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, GDP 6.9%, Inflation 4.6%

The Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee held its 60th meeting from April 6-8, 2026, under Governor Sanjay Malhotra and voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. The standing deposit facility rate remains at 5.00 percent while the marginal standing facility and bank rates stay at 5.50 percent, with the committee maintaining its neutral stance. GDP growth for 2026-27 is projected at 6.9 percent and CPI inflation at 4.6 percent, with the committee noting heightened geopolitical uncertainties from the conflict in West Asia as a key risk factor.

Indonesia: Türk Applauds New Law Protecting Domestic Workers, Urges Other States Follow Suit

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomed the passage of Indonesia's Domestic Workers Protection Law by Parliament on 22 April 2026, calling it a historic breakthrough for the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, the majority of whom are women. The new law recognizes domestic workers as formal workers, moving them out of the informal economy, and provides for vocational training, health and unemployment benefits, while prohibiting placement agencies from implementing wage deductions. The law also prohibits hiring children under 18 as domestic workers and mandates oversight by both central and regional governments, with a 12-month period to develop supporting regulations including penalties for non-compliant employers.

Singapore: Türk Alarmed by Increase in Drug-Related Executions, Calls for Moratorium

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed alarm at the continuing spike in executions for drug-related offences in Singapore, calling for an immediate moratorium. In the first months of 2026, eight people have been executed for drug-related offences. Of the 25 executions carried out in 2023 and 2024, 24 were reportedly for drug-related offences. Türk stated that drug-related offences not involving loss of life do not meet the "most serious crimes" standard set by international human rights law and reiterated his plea to Singapore and all other States still carrying out executions to impose a moratorium.

ASIC Bans Former MWL Financial Adviser John Morgan for 5 Years

ASIC has banned former MWL Financial Services financial adviser John Morgan from providing financial services, controlling a financial services entity, or performing any function involved in carrying on a financial services business for five years. The ban took effect 21 October 2025. ASIC found Morgan gave inappropriate advice to clients recommending they invest most of their superannuation into high-risk or medium-risk classes of the Shield Master Fund, and that his statements of advice contained false and misleading claims about Shield's historical returns. Morgan is one of numerous former MWL advisers banned by ASIC in connection with Shield-related advice failures.

DOH Confirms No Elevated Levels of Pesticides or Metals on North Shore

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released testing results for floodwater, mud, and sediment samples collected from Oʻahu's North Shore after the March Kona Low storms. All samples showed either no detectable levels or low levels well below any health risk for pesticides, arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium. Bacterial contamination including Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Salmonella was previously detected and is consistent with flood conditions; the DOH continues to urge cleanup participants to wear PPE and practice good hygiene.

California Ranks #1 on Energy Efficiency Scorecard Seventh Year

The California Public Utilities Commission published an Earth Month feature highlighting California's continued national leadership in energy efficiency, including its seventh consecutive #1 ranking on the ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard with a score of 93.5 out of 100. The article describes three evolving CPUC programs: the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program reimagined for whole-home electrification, Strategic Energy Management (SEM) launched in 2018 for industrial and commercial customers, and the California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) funded at approximately $300 million over an eight-year period.

In the Matter of David J. Miller - Public Reprimand

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted an Agreement for Discipline by Consent and publicly reprimanded attorney David J. Miller for violating Rules 1.8(m), 8.4(a), and 8.1(a) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, along with the Lawyer's Oath under Rule 402(h)(3). In Matter A, Miller engaged in an inappropriate personal relationship with a divorce client, sending flirtatious texts and kissing her after hours at his office. In Matter B, Miller engaged in intimate contact with a client during a parental rights matter and instructed her to lie to her husband and delete text messages. Miller admitted the violations and agreed to a public reprimand, with costs to be paid within thirty days.

SC Supreme Court Reverses Medpay Insurance Ruling

The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals and ruled that Progressive Northern Insurance Company owes only the $1,323.60 actually paid by Medicaid, not the full $10,000 Medpay policy limit. The court held that "expenses incurred" means the amount the insured is actually obligated to pay after all reductions and agreements, not the originally billed charges of $27,786.17. This ruling overturns two lower court decisions that had interpreted the policy term ambiguously and adopted the interpretation most favorable to the insured.

MaRhonda Shatoya Smith - Six-Month Definite Suspension

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has accepted an Agreement for Discipline by Consent and imposed a six-month definite suspension on attorney MaRhonda Shatoya Smith, retroactive to May 17, 2023. The discipline stems from Respondent's misconduct in April 2023 involving assault, disorderly conduct, and physical altercations with a bar security guard, another patron, and law enforcement officers while under the influence of alcohol, constituting violations of Rule 8.4(b), RPC. As conditions of reinstatement, Smith must pay investigation and prosecution costs within thirty days and complete an assessment with Lawyers Helping Lawyers.

Earth Day Coloring Book Contest Winners Announced

WA Ecology announced 12 student winners (grades K-12) of its Solution to the Pollution Earth Day coloring book design contest, selected from 55 total submissions from across Washington State including Seattle, Walla Walla, Maple Valley, Spokane, Odessa, Ocean Beach, and West Richland. Winners were organized by six statements about preventing nonpoint pollution such as picking up pet waste, planting rain gardens, using cover crops, and keeping livestock out of waterways. The full coloring book is now available for free download on the Ecology publications website.

Pasko et al v. Hernandez et al - Civil Case Removed to Federal Court

Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal in the Northern District of California on April 22, 2026, removing case number 24CV434673 from Santa Clara County Superior Court to federal court. The filing included a corporate disclosure statement identifying Alphabet Inc. and XXVI Holdings Inc. as corporate parents of Google LLC, along with a $405 filing fee.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Investigation Into Music Streaming Platforms Over Alleged Payola

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music over alleged payola schemes. The investigation examines whether streaming services entered into undisclosed financial arrangements with record labels, promoters, or third parties to boost visibility, playlist placement, or recommendation rankings in violation of Texas law. Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) have been issued to the platforms as part of the investigation.

Bank Tanzania Public Notice on Financial Literacy CFE Requirements

The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued a public notice reminding all Certified Financial Educators (CFEs) of their conduct requirements under the national financial literacy programme launched in December 2023. Over 1,388 individuals have been certified since the programme began, but BOT has identified concerns about some CFEs misinforming and misrepresenting the programme's objectives. The notice specifies that CFEs must only deliver principles for which they were trained, use proper branding, and disclose that their certificate does not grant financial institution, broker, consultant, or advisor status. BOT warns it will withdraw certificates from non-compliant CFEs in collaboration with designated academic institutions.

Bank of Tanzania Job Vacancy Announcement, Deadline March 12, 2026

The Bank of Tanzania has published a public notice announcing multiple employment vacancies for suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens. Applications must be submitted through the Government Recruitment Portal at portal.ajira.go.tz. The Deputy Governor for Administration and Internal Control, Dr. Rahma S. Mahfoudh, signed the notice on March 12, 2026, with applications closing on the same date.

MPC Holds Central Bank Rate at 5.75 Percent, Narrows Corridor

The Monetary Policy Committee held its 242nd meeting on April 2, 2026, and maintained the Central Bank Rate at 5.75 percent for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a cautious stance amid unprecedented geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The MPC decided to narrow the CBR corridor from 200 to 150 basis points, effective April 2026, with the 7-day interbank rate target band set at 4.25-7.25 percent. Domestic GDP growth in Q1 2026 is estimated at 6.2 percent in Mainland Tanzania and 6.7 percent in Zanzibar, while inflation remains low at 3.3 percent and 4.5 percent respectively.

Investment Coin Buyback Prices via Turan Bank and Bank of Baku

CBAR has published buyback prices for investment coins via its designated sales agents Turan Bank ASC and Bank of Baku ASC. The pricing schedule covers Heydər Əliyev 100-year anniversary gold investment coins in four weight denominations. Prices range from 783.86 manat (1/10 ounce) to 7838.61 manat (1 ounce), effective 22.04.2026. Coins must retain their design, surface, packaging, and certificate (if applicable) in undamaged condition to qualify for buyback.

Requirements for Bringing Dogs, Cats, Ferrets to Norway

NFSA Norway has published a guide for pet owners travelling to Norway with dogs, cats, or ferrets. The document outlines entry requirements including health documentation, vaccination rules, and treatment specifications. The guide also notes special requirements for the import of former stray animals from other countries.

Ukraine Online Discourse Spike After Antisemitism Law Signed April 16, 2026

The Ministry of Justice Israel published a J-soc report on April 16, 2026, identifying a spike in online discourse concerning Ukraine following the signing of antisemitism legislation. The report is categorized as a J-soc report with files available for download. The document provides monitoring and compliance-related analysis regarding online antisemitic discourse trends.

Notice to Mariners 027/2026: Ball-Shaped Metal Buoy Submerged at 8 Meters Near Israeli Coast

Israel's Ministry of Transport issued Notice to Mariners 027/2026 on April 15, 2026, advising that a ball-shaped metal buoy was temporarily installed at position 32°42'07.55″N 034°50'30.16″E at a depth of 8 meters below sea level. The notice requires all mariners operating in Israeli waters to exercise extra caution when navigating near the buoy's location. The temporary buoy is installed without a stated removal date, meaning the hazard remains in effect until further notice.

NSQ Drug Alerts - Not Standard Quality Pharmaceuticals India

CDSCO India publishes Not Standard Quality (NSQ) drug alerts listing pharmaceutical products found non-compliant with quality standards during testing. Alert records identify affected drug products, recalling manufacturers, specific quality defects, and test failure parameters. Alert dates and product identifiers are recorded for each entry to facilitate regulatory traceability and market withdrawal actions by state drug authorities and healthcare providers.

Master Direction RBI Unique Identifiers LEI UTI Implementation 2026

RBI issued Master Direction FMRD.MIOD.No.9/11.01.057/2025-26 on March 27, 2026, mandating LEI and UTI for OTC transactions in regulated financial markets. Section A (LEI) takes immediate effect; Section B (UTI) takes effect January 1, 2027. LEI applies to all non-individual entities in Government securities, money market, FX, and derivatives markets, with a USD 1 million threshold for non-derivative FX transactions. Entities without a valid LEI code shall not be eligible to undertake transactions. UTI generation must follow CPMI-IOSCO technical guidance.

Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the 'Digital Payments – E-Mandate Framework, 2026', consolidating and replacing 8 prior circulars on e-mandate processing for recurring digital transactions. The framework applies to all Payment System Providers and Participants handling domestic or cross-border recurring transactions via cards, PPI, or UPI. Key provisions include: mandatory AFA validation for e-mandate registration; pre-transaction notifications at least 24 hours before debit; no AFA required for transactions up to ₹15,000 (₹1,00,000 for insurance premiums, mutual fund subscriptions, and credit card bill payments); customer opt-out facilities; and a prohibition on charging customers for the e-mandate facility. The framework is effective immediately upon issuance.

RBI Dividend Directions 2026, Commercial Banks

The Reserve Bank of India issued Master Directions effective Financial Year 2026-27 establishing new prudential norms for dividend declaration and profit remittance by commercial banks. Banks must meet eligibility criteria including positive adjusted PAT, regulatory capital compliance, and absence of RBI restrictions before paying dividends. Dividend quantum is capped at 75% of PAT in aggregate, with tiered percentages from 0% to 100% based on CET1 ratio buckets (from up to (8+z)% through above 20%), where 'z' is the applicable D-SIB buffer. The Directions apply to all banking companies, corresponding new banks, and State Bank of India, explicitly excluding Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, and Regional Rural Banks.

RBI Governor on India's Growth and Global Challenges

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra delivered an address at Princeton University on April 18, 2026, outlining India's economic growth trajectory and the Reserve Bank of India's role in maintaining price stability and navigating global challenges. India grew at an average of 6.1% annually over the last decade, outpacing global growth of 3.2%, China's 5.6%, and Indonesia's 4.2%. The Governor discussed the Flexible Inflation Targeting framework adopted in 2016, which targets 4% inflation with a 2% tolerance band, noting that average headline inflation dropped to 4.7% under FIT versus 7.4% prior to its adoption. Key monetary policy principles include prioritising robustness over optimality, applying Brainard's principle of attenuation, anchoring inflation expectations, maintaining transparency, and providing clear communication.

AI in Finance: What Can Change, What Must Never Change - XX CUB Shri V Narayanan Memorial Lecture

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J delivered the XX CUB Shri V Narayanan Memorial Lecture at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, on April 11, 2026, on the topic 'AI in Finance: What can change, what must never change.' The speech outlined opportunities AI presents for financial inclusion, credit delivery, fraud detection, and supervisory compliance, alongside five major concerns: bias and unfair outcomes, opacity, data privacy and misuse, third-party risk, and cybersecurity. Financial institutions should monitor RBI's supervisory direction on AI governance.

VKI Austria Warns of Cleverbuy Payment Delays and Complaint Pattern

VKI Austria published a consumer warning about Cleverbuy, a German online platform for buying and selling used electronics, after documenting a systematic pattern of complaints including delayed or withheld payments, deleted customer communication records, and unilateral price reductions without proper notification. The European Consumer Centre network recorded over 300 complaints while the German consumer association (vzbv) documented more than 900 complaints between 2024 and 2025. VKI has issued an EU-wide CPC (Consumer Protection Cooperation) warning and provides affected consumers with actionable next steps for seeking payment.

Test Schnuller 2026: Spuren von BPA in Mehreren Marken

VKI Austria tested 13 pacifier brands available on the Austrian market — Alvär, Babylove, Babylove nature, Baby Nova, Bibs, Canpol Babies, Grün Specht, Mam, Medela Baby, Nip, Nuk, Philips Avent, and Shein — for Bisphenol A (BPA) contamination. Despite Austria's legal ban on intentionally added BPA in pacifiers and teething rings, traces of BPA were detected in multiple products. The report attributes the contamination to external sources in the production environment, including manufacturing equipment, packaging materials, adjacent production areas, and airborne particles.

Billa Brandteig Krapferl: Excessive Air, Minimal Fill in Packaging

VKI Austria's consumer information review of Billa Brandteig Krapferl (puff pastry puffs) found the product's packaging contains excessive air relative to content. The package stands 19.5 cm tall but the actual fill height is only approximately 11.5 cm, meaning the box is only about three-fifths full despite containing the stated 250 grams. Rewe International AG responded that the smaller packaging is technically not possible due to fully automated production and equipment limitations.

Amends Pesticide Residue Allowable Standards Article 3 Appendix 1

Taiwan FDA (TFDA) issued an amendment to the Pesticide Residue Allowable Standards under Article 3, Appendix 1, via official document 衛授食字第1151300817號 dated April 21, 2026. The amendment modifies permitted pesticide residue limits in food products, affecting agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and importers operating in Taiwan. Supporting documentation including the amendment rationale, comparison table, and revised regulations are available for download from the TFDA website.

Hepatitis A Food Testing Method Revised, Effective July 2026

TFDA Taiwan revised the testing method for Hepatitis A virus in food, renaming it from 「食品中微生物之檢驗方法－A型肝炎病毒之檢驗」 to 「食品微生物之檢驗方法－A型肝炎病毒之檢驗」. The amendment takes effect on 1 July 2026 and is issued under Article 38 of the Food Safety and Hygiene Management Act (食品安全衛生管理法). Food testing laboratories and food manufacturers should update their procedures to align with the revised method by the effective date.

Precision Medical Testing Lab Registration Guidelines Abolished

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has abolished the 'Key Points for Registration Management of Precision Medical Molecular Testing Laboratories' (精準醫療分子檢測實驗室列冊登錄管理要點), with effect from 21 April 2026. This eliminates the registration and management framework that governed precision medical molecular testing laboratories under the Quality Supervision and Management Division. Affected laboratories previously subject to these guidelines should verify whether alternative regulatory requirements remain applicable.

Ind AS Implementation Clarifications, Insurance Sector

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued clarifications on the implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) applicable to insurance companies operating in India. The circular provides guidance on specific accounting treatments and transition requirements. Insurers should review the clarifications to ensure compliance with Ind AS requirements in their financial reporting.

IRDAI Circular Clarifies Surveyors and Loss Assessors Annual Fee Payment

IRDAI India published a circular providing clarification on the payment of annual fees by surveyors and loss assessors operating in the insurance sector. The circular (document ID 9196320) is available as a downloadable PDF (607 KB) on the IRDAI document portal. The document appears to address compliance requirements for insurance surveyors and loss assessors regarding their annual fee obligations to the regulator.

IRDAI Policyholder Servicing Special Measures FY 2025-26

IRDAI has issued special measures for policyholder servicing applicable for the current Financial Year 2025-26. The circular titled 'Servicing to the Policyholders – Special Measure for the Current Financial Year 2025-26' outlines requirements that insurers must follow when providing services to policyholders. The document is available for download from the IRDAI official portal with a file size of 182 KB.

Data Protection Basics AI Guide Available in French Only

The CNPD Luxembourg published a Data Protection Basics guide focused on AI on May 5, 2026. The English-language version of this page confirms the guide is currently only available in French. The full substantive content of the AI guide is accessible via the linked French-language page on the CNPD website.

DAAZ Workshop Feedback and Graduation Ceremony, Luxembourg, 29th April

The Luxembourg National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) announces a DAAZ feedback workshop and graduation ceremony on 29 April 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the House of Entrepreneurship, 14 rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg. The event targets business leaders, young female entrepreneurs, and DAAZ tool 'Finishers', and will be held in French. Registration is open via the House of Entrepreneurship website.

MFDS Shares Zero Foodborne Illness Expertise with APEC 2026 Shenzhen Delegation

A delegation from China's Shenzhen Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (SAMR Shenzhen) visited Korea from April 13 to 15. The visit was arranged to benchmark Korea's food safety management system and policy models ahead of the APEC 2026 Leaders' Meeting, which Shenzhen will host. MFDS shared its zero foodborne illness expertise as part of the international knowledge-sharing engagement. The press release contains no compliance obligations, penalties, or new regulatory requirements for any parties.

MFDS Builds K-Brand Trust in Latin America Through Food Safety Cooperation Program

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and the Korea Agency of HACCP Accreditation and Services (KAHAS) announced the 'Strengthening the Capacity for Safety Management of Food Imports and Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean (2023–2027)' program. The initiative aims to build trust for Korean 'K-Brand' products in Latin American markets through enhanced food safety cooperation between Korea and the Latin America and Caribbean region. The program, registered on April 21, 2026, is managed by the Division of Import Inspection Management (수입검사관리과) under the Food Safety Minister OH Yu-kyoung.

WHO Gives Korea Perfect Score, World-Class Food Safety

The Republic of Korea received the highest possible score of 5 in the "Food Safety" area of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), recognising Korea's food safety management system as world-class. The evaluation, conducted by WHO, awarded Korea a perfect score of 5 in food safety capacity. The announcement was made by MFDS Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung on 21 April 2026.

Minerva Catalog Searches California State Archive Collections

Minerva is an online catalog operated by the California State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, providing summary descriptions of over 300 million items in its collections. Holdings include documents from the state's 1849 constitutional convention, Spanish and Mexican-era land grant records, campaign contribution statements, State Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal case files, legislative committee files, original laws, papers of elected officials, and photographic, cartographic, and audio/visual materials. The catalog is searchable by keyword and advanced search, and records may be requested by contacting the Archives Reference Desk at (916) 653-2246 or Reference@sos.ca.gov.

California State Archives Digital Exhibits and Collections

The California Secretary of State Archives provides public access to digitized historical collections and exhibits through its online portal. The page organizes materials into categories including online collections (photographs, trademarks, Japanese American incarceration records) and thematic exhibits covering African American history, women's suffrage, voting rights, LGBTQ history, and California's Constitution. These digital resources are intended to preserve and share California's historical records with the public.