On 30 June 2027, the revised Minimum Capital Requirements set out in Circular Number 26-1 enter into force for all regulated entities, including Financial technology (FinTech) operators and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). All entities regul…
On 8 May 2027, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into force. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership and establish safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The EMFA introduces the rig…
On 1 April 2027, the final rule on personal financial data rights came into force for depository institutions that hold at least USD 10 billion in total assets but less than USD 250 billion or non-depository institutions that did not generate USD 10…
On 18 March 2027, the guidance on operational incident reporting for firms with Part 4A permission, payment service providers (PSPs), credit rating agencies, and other financial firms enters into force. The guidelines establish a standardised proces…
On 18 March 2027, the guidance on material third-party arrangements (FG26/4) comes into force. It applies to designated investment firms, authorised electronic money or payment institutions, and other financial institutions. The guidance requires fi…
On 7 February 2027, the amendment to Article 39(3) of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (Law No. 21312) enters into force. The Act applies to businesses under investigation or review by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for …
On 1 February 2027, Section 6 of the Privacy Protection Act (A6309) enters into force, regulating the collection and sharing of personal information by health care facilities. The provisions prohibit health care facilities from requesting or collect…
On 1 January 2027, the Code on Listed and Designated Events enters into force. The Code explains the operation of the listed and designated events regimes under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. The listed events regime is inte…
On 1 January 2027, the Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024, enter into force. The Regulations extend the listed events regime beyond traditional broadcast television to include public ser…
On 1 January 2027, Presidential Decree No. 10767 setting the digital services tax rate at 2.5% for revenue earned from the start of the year enters into force. The Decree, published in the Official Gazette on 25 December 2025, followed the adjustmen…