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22 / January / 2026 · South Korea · Statute in force

Korea’s AI Basic Act takes effect with labelling and safety duties

MSIT announced that the AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree took effect on 22 January 2026. The package includes generative-AI labelling duties and a grace period of at least one year for most penalties.

What the record establishes

Finding

The AI Basic Act comes into effect on 22 January 2026; the Enforcement Decree requires clear labelling of generative AI outputs including deepfakes.

Underlying policy record

2026-01-22 · Update

Korea AI Basic Act enters into force

The effective date started operative transparency and safety duties while deferring most penalties.

Content integrity

Should AI-generated content be labelled?

Governments require disclosure in different forms. Technical duties, responsible actors and enforcement models still diverge.

regulation · In force

Korea AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree

South Korea’s comprehensive AI statute combining industry promotion with transparency, safety and high-impact duties.

Evidence

Primary record
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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)

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Coverage gap

Korean gazette text is authoritative; MSIT English announcement coverage does not substitute for it.

Method

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