South Korea’s landmark AI Basic Act has entered into force, alongside enforcement decrees and sub-rules aimed at operationalizing the law. The act establishes a centralised strategy council and an AI Safety Institute to balance innovation with public trust through a
Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee publishes user protection law guide for AI service providers
The Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee released a guide titled “Guide to Telecommunications-Related Laws on User Protection for Artificial Intelligence Service Providers,” aiming to clarify legal uncertainties stemming from advancements in AI technology. The guide (1) analyses key provisions of
South Korea and Italy agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, chips
At the Cheong Wa Dae summit in Seoul, South Korea and Italy have issued a joint statement agreeing to deepen cooperation in high-tech sectors, including AI, semiconductors and aerospace, while expanding ties in the defense industry and critical-mineral supply chains.
South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms
It is reported that South Korea will seek favourable terms for US tariffs on imports of memory chips, said the presidential office spokesperson at a televised briefing. South Korea will seek to base upcoming tariff negotiations with the US on
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to five years in prison on obstruction charges
The Seoul Central District Court on Friday sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on several charges, including obstruction of investigators’ attempt to detain him last year. This marks the first criminal sentence imposed
Why Tattoo Artists Don’t Need to Be Doctors: A History of Safety Regulations in Tattooing
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Why Tattoo Artists Don’t Need to Be Doctors: A History of Safety Regulations in Tattooing
In the United States, we typically don’t associate tattooing with medicine — these practices appear more intertwined in other countries.
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Korean Litigation Disclosure Requirements under the Korean Capital Markets Act
In a precedent-setting decision, the Supreme Court of Korea clarified the scope of disclosure obligations under the Korean Capital Markets Act, holding that the requirement to disclose “lawsuits that will have a significant impact on securities” is limited to lawsuits
South Korea details economic, AI policy tasks to double growth in 2026
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled detailed economic policy measures to be implemented in 2026, aiming to achieve annual growth of 2 percent — double the estimated 1 percent increase in 2025 — while reaffirming pledges to
IPG Legal’s South Korea Office: Leading International Law Firm in Korea
Korea is one of the most dynamic markets in Asia with a complex and ever-changing legal landscape. Korean regulators move quickly, Korean courts are sophisticated, and legal risk in Korea often shows up in places foreign businesses don’t expect: labor
National Assembly passes amendment to framework bill on AI tech development
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed an amendment to the Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust, set to take effect on 22 January 2026. This revised law establishes a legislative