Republic of KoreaAI Act Roadmap
A National Commitment for Sustainable AI Industry
Time left until enforcement
The AI Basic Law is enacted to ensure the healthy development of Korea's AI industry and secure public trust. With enforcement scheduled for January 2026, enterprises must prepare for the new regulatory environment.
Bill Passed
Passed by National Assembly
Promulgation
Presidential signature and promulgation
Legislative Notice
Detailed regulations
Enforcement
Full enforcement begins
Three Core Regulatory Areas
Understand the three regulatory areas aligned with the government's legal framework.
① High-Impact AI
High-Impact AIAI systems that can significantly impact citizens' lives, bodies, and property
Operator Obligations
- Establish and implement risk management measures
- Explain AI system's decision-making process
- Conduct regular risk assessments
- Obtain user notification and consent
② Generative AI
Generative AIAI systems that generate text, images, video, and other content
Article 31: AI Content Labeling Obligation
Content created by generative AI must be clearly labeled.
Transparency Measures
- Measures to prevent deepfake misuse
- Watermarking for AI-generated content
- Technology to prevent misinformation generation
③ AI Safety
AI SafetySafety obligations for large-scale model operators
Safety Assurance Obligations
- Applies to large models above certain compute thresholds
- Pre-deployment safety testing
- Incident reporting obligations
- Continuous monitoring systems
Self-Assessment Checklist
Answer the questions below to check if your AI system is subject to regulation.
Results
Legal Resources
Download AI Basic Law materials and check the latest guidelines.