South Korea · AI Regulations
The country's own AI governance approach, risk tiers, transparency duties, and its official authority.
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South Korea's AI Basic Act (Framework Act on the Development of AI and Establishment of Trust) took effect on 22 January 2026, making Korea one of the first countries with a comprehensive AI law. It promotes AI development while setting trust and safety obligations (e.g. for high-impact and generative AI, including transparency/labelling). The government has indicated a roughly one-year grace period before administrative fines. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) leads.
- The AI Basic Act took effect on 22 January 2026 — a comprehensive, trust-and-promotion framework.
- It sets obligations for high-impact and generative AI (e.g. transparency and labelling).
- A roughly one-year grace period applies before administrative fines; MSIT leads implementation.
- Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
Lead authority for the AI Basic Act.
Government portals
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