Republic of Korea: Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Creation of a Trust Base (Presidential Decree No. 36053) entered into force

On 22 January 2026, the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Creation of a Trust Base (Presidential Decree No. 36053) entered into force. The Enforcement Decree repeals the Regulations on the Establishment and Operation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee pursuant to Supplementary Provisions Article 2. The Enforcement Decree establishes transitional governance arrangements pursuant to Supplementary Provisions Article 4. Under Article 4(1) and Article 4(2), the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee established under the repealed regulations is deemed to be the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee under Article 7 of the Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Creation of a Trust Base, and its affairs are succeeded accordingly. Provisions concerning digital medical devices listed in Appendix 1 take effect on 24 January 2026.