The South Korean parliament’s research unit (National Assembly Research Service) has published a report titled “Dangerous Conversations with Generative AI: Risks of Emotional Dependence and Legislative Challenges for ‘Affected Individuals’”, calling for additional measures to better address social issues arising
[Guest post] Deepfake technology and the law: Perspectives from Japan, South Korea, and China (Part 2)
The IPKat has received and is pleased to host this guest contribution from Katfriend Dinusha Mendis (Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM), Bournemouth University, UK) who has co-authored this four-part blog series with Rossana Ducato (University of Aberdeen, UK)
South Korea assembly passes controversial ‘fake news’ bill amid free press fears
South Korea’s liberal-led legislature passed a bill barring traditional and online news outlets from publishing “false or fabricated information.” The bill authorizes substantial punitive damages targeting the news media and raises concerns about increased censorship.
The Conservative Party launched a
Korean Criminal Liability Risks for Foreign Executives & Directors in Korea: Korean Exposure, Enforcement Trends, and How to Reduce Risk
Foreign executives operating in Korea are often surprised to learn how quickly routine corporate decisions can escalate into personal criminal liability and Korean immigration issues. Unlike many Western jurisdictions, the Korean legal system frequently treats civil matters as criminal, to
Defense Ministry revives North Korea policy division, creates AI deputy tole
It is reported that South Korea’s Defense Ministry has reinstated its North Korea Policy Division and established a new deputy minister position focused on AI. The Deputy Minister will oversee AI-related organizations and functions, including defense AI planning, force policy,
IPG Legal Expert Opinions on Korean Law for Foreign Courts and Law Firms
As complex cross-border litigation, arbitration, and international transactions continue to increase in Korea, foreign courts and overseas counsel are frequently required to apply or assess Korean law and the Korean legal system. In such cases, accurate and nuanced interpretation of
Overturning of a Finalized Criminal Conviction in Korea
In South Korea, after the finalization of a criminal conviction, overturning or reopening a criminal conviction is limited to specific post-conviction remedies noted below. We at IPG Legal have, regrettably, seen too many cases involving less-than-proactive and diligent representation that
Best Practices for Disciplining/Terminating Employees in Korea under the Korean Labor Standards Act
Employee discipline is one of the most frequent sources of labor disputes in Korea. Even where misconduct or underperformance appears clear, employers in Korea often lose cases before the Labor Relations Commission and the Korean courts due to procedural defects,
Should You Be Able to Ask a Doctor to Help You Die?
[Special thanks to Lewis Saret (Attorney, Washington, D.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.]
Over the past five years, the practice of allowing a physician to help severely ill patients end their lives with medication has been legalized in
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
It is reported that, based on a policy meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, starting in early 2026, South Korea will mandate that all advertisements created using AI be clearly labeled, in response to the rising number of deceptive