Republic of Korea: Special Law for the Promotion of the Artificial Intelligence Industry (Bill No. 2210957) introduced to National Assembly

On 20 June 2025, the Special Law for the Promotion of the Artificial Intelligence Industry (Bill No. 2210957) was submitted to the 22nd National Assembly in the Republic of Korea. The Bill aims to support the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to secure AI sovereignty, strengthen national competitiveness, and contribute to national economic development. The Bill proposes several measures to promote and support the industry. These include establishing a basis for strategic planning to enhance AI industry competitiveness, designating and supporting the creation and operation of AI mega clusters, and promoting and verifying new AI research projects. The Bill provides special provisions regarding the dissemination of research and development results, strategic AI projects, implementation of pilot projects, and the establishment of corporate joint research institutes. It also lays the groundwork for fostering industry personnel, including attracting overseas talent, surveying supply and demand trends, securing regional personnel, and promoting youth talent development through training programmes and information cooperation. Finally, the Bill establishes grounds for financial support, such as expanding AI infrastructure, designating and supporting AI data centre special zones, special provisions regarding preliminary feasibility studies, establishing an AI industry promotion special account, tax provisions, and employment subsidies.