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MSIT states the AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree took effect on 22 January 2026, with at least a one-year grace period for most penalties.
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Require advance notice and clear labelling for generative and high-impact AI
Require AI business operators providing high-impact or generative AI to inform users in advance and clearly label generative outputs, including deepfakes.
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Events and deadlines- 2026-01-22Korea AI Basic Act enters into force
The AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree took effect, with a grace period of at least one year.
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Korea’s AI Basic Act took effect on 22 January 2026
MSIT states the AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree come into force on 22 January 2026.
The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister: Bae Kyung-hoon) announced that the Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of a Trustworthy Foundation (“AI Basic Act”) comes into effect on January 22.Ministry of Science and ICT (Korea) · MSIT press release · lead
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Korea’s Enforcement Decree requires clear labelling of generative AI outputs
MSIT describes Enforcement Decree Article 23 duties to inform users and clearly label generative AI outputs, including deepfakes.
For outputs generated by generative AI, including AI-manipulated content (deepfakes) that may raise social concerns, the decree requires clear labeling in a manner that can be easily recognized by users, taking into account factors such as age.Ministry of Science and ICT (Korea) · MSIT press release · Enforcement Decree key feature ⑥ Obligation to Ensure Transparency (Article 23)