AI Framework Act
in forceThe Act establishes South Korea's national AI framework, including industrial support, governance, transparency and trust requirements for high-impact and generative AI.
Jurisdiction baseline
AI regulation in South Korea.
South Korea has a comprehensive national AI law in force. The AI Framework Act and its Enforcement Decree took effect on January 22, 2026, establishing development policy, a national governance structure and trust obligations for high-impact and generative AI. The regime sits alongside the Personal Information Protection Act and sector rules. A 2026 amendment is already in force, and a separate public-administration amendment takes effect on August 28, 2026.
Current baseline
Rules, policy and active programs
Enforcement Decree of the AI Framework Act
in forceThe decree supplies thresholds, procedures and operational details for the Act's obligations.
Personal Information Protection Act
in forcePIPA governs personal-data processing, profiling, security, transfers and individual rights relevant to AI development and deployment.
2026 amendment to the AI Framework Act
in forceThe partial amendment took effect on July 21, 2026 and updates the operation of the national AI regime.
Key questions
What the record shows
Is there an AI-specific law in force here?
Yes. The AI Framework Act and its Enforcement Decree have been in force since January 22, 2026.
Who is the lead AI authority?
The Ministry of Science and ICT leads the national framework, with personal-data issues overseen under PIPA and sector authorities retaining their mandates.
Which systems receive closer scrutiny?
The Act creates specific requirements for high-impact AI and generative AI, including transparency and trust-related duties defined by the Act and decree.
What changed most recently?
A partial amendment to the AI Framework Act took effect on July 21, 2026. A public-administration AI and data amendment is enacted and scheduled to take effect on August 28, 2026.
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