South Korea to Submit First Voluntary National Review on UN Sustainable Development Goals Since 2016

N. sustainable development goals, the first such assessment in 10 years, officials said Thursday. The Bureau for Sustainable Development under the Office for Government Policy Coordination will hold the first meeting on the planned VNR report later on May 7, 2026.

The report will be submitted to the United Nations in 2027. South Korea's first VNR report was submitted in 2016. Yonhap reported that the government is preparing the VNR report to comprehensively check on South Korea's sustainable development situation.

It also aims to share achievements and lessons with the international community so as to promote transparency and accountability in implementing SDGs and strengthen global partnerships, the Office for Government Policy Coordination said in a statement.

N. adopted the 17 SDGs in 2015. The goals include no poverty, zero hunger, and good health and well-being. Beyond simply checking on the implementation situation, the report will include objective and vivid content by finding exemplary policy cases of central and regional governments.

It will also capture experiences of cooperation and participation between the government and civil society, the Office for Government Policy Coordination added. The article detailing the announcement was published on May 7, 2026.

Yonhap reported the development from Seoul as officials outlined the timeline and objectives for the review process that will unfold over the coming year.