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MWITA-RD-2026-005 · Evidence A · P1

Korea's AI Basic Act took effect on 22 January 2026 and provides a national framework that includes high-impact AI, transparency, safety, investigation and corrective-measure provisions.

What this does not establish

The Act does not make every AI system high-impact and sector-specific rules may satisfy or modify implementation duties.

Counterevidence & uncertainty

Some January 2026 amendments have separate six-month commencement clauses; translations are non-authoritative.

What would change the reading

Track decree amendments, high-impact determinations, guidance, corrective orders and court decisions.

Primary routes

  1. RD-S005https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?ancYnChk=&chrClsCd=010202&efYd=20260122&lsiSeq=282791&urlMode=lsInfoPOpen source record →

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