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South Korea AI Basic Act

What is South Korea AI Basic Act?

Korea's framework law for AI: the duties on AI business operators to disclose AI-based and AI-generated products and label synthetic media, to manage the safety of large-scale models and report on it, to classify and then govern high-impact AI with risk management, explanation, user protection, human oversight and documentation, to assess impact on basic rights, to appoint a domestic representative when operating from abroad, and to cooperate with the Ministry's investigations. It comprises 16 controls organised across 2 domains, and applies in South Korea.

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What is South Korea AI Basic Act?
Korea's framework law for AI: the duties on AI business operators to disclose AI-based and AI-generated products and label synthetic media, to manage the safety of large-scale models and report on it, to classify and then govern high-impact AI with risk management, explanation, user protection, human oversight and documentation, to assess impact on basic rights, to appoint a domestic representative when operating from abroad, and to cooperate with the Ministry's investigations.
How many controls does South Korea AI Basic Act have?
South Korea AI Basic Act contains 16 controls organized across 2 domains.
Where does South Korea AI Basic Act apply?
South Korea AI Basic Act applies in South Korea. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of South Korea AI Basic Act is covered here?
This page covers Law No. 20676 of 21 January 2025, in force 22 January 2026.

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.Last updated .