This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

South Korea may delay AI law's fine provision for some time

By Choonsik Yoo ( June 18, 2025, 08:31 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea may suspend the basic AI law’s provision on imposing fines for violators of obligations for some time and draft decrees and rules in such a manner as to make the law heavily prioritize AI development, the Ministry of Science and ICT reported to the new president’s planning team. It said the move will have a similar effect as delaying the relevant provision, according to a copy of its report to the planning team that MLex reviewed.South Korea may suspend the basic AI law’s provision on imposing fines for violators of obligations for some time and draft decrees and rules in such a manner as to make the law heavily prioritize AI development, the science ministry reported to the new president’s planning team....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections