Republic of Korea: Communications Commission's Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services including testing requirement enter into force

On 28 March 2025, the Communications Commission's Guidelines for the Protection of Users of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services enter into force. The guidelines require AI service providers to implement measures ensuring user rights and personal data protection, transparency in AI decision-making, and the fair and safe operation of AI systems. Providers must prevent bias and discrimination, manage data collection responsibly, and clearly inform users about AI-generated content. They must also obtain user consent and offer opt-out mechanisms for data usage in AI training. Additionally, providers are expected to mitigate potential harms, such as misinformation and inappropriate content, through monitoring and filtering systems, and adhere to ethical AI development and deployment practices.