[JIPYONG LLC] Korea Legal Insight (July 21, 2025)

KOREA LEGAL INSIGHT
2025 AI Governance in Korea: Strategic Investments and Regulatory Reforms
July 21, 2025

The Lee Jae-myung administration announced a national strategy to position South Korea among the world's top three artificial intelligence (AI) economies. Central to this initiative is a five-year investment plan totaling KRW 100 trillion, comprising KRW 30 trillion in national government expenditure, KRW 5 trillion in local government funding, and KRW 65 trillion from private sector sources. This comprehensive approach reflects the government's commitment to establishing a stable ecosystem for AI development under a unified national agenda.

1.	Governance Reform and Strategic Planning
2.	The Framework Act on the Promotion and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act
3.	Public Finance Instruments for AI Commercialization
4.	Visa Reforms to Facilitate Foreign Participation

KLI Editors

Jinhee KIM

Andrew J. PARK

Sanghee LEE

Seung Min LEE

26F, Grand Central A, 14 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul T. +82-2-6200-1600 E. master@jipyong.com

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