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South Korea: data, AI and cyber laws

2 regulations in South Korea that affect companies handling data: South Korea AI Basic Act, South Korea PIPA. Part of APAC.

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South Korea PIPA Personal Information Protection Act (as amended by Act No. 21445, 2026)	Amended	Sep 30, 201115 years ago	Jul 1, 2027in 9 months Mandatory ISMS-P certification
South Korea AI Basic Act Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of a Foundation for Trust (AI Basic Act)	In force	Jan 22, 20268 months ago	None upcoming

Upcoming deadlines

Date	Regulation	What happens	When
Jul 12027in 9 months	Korea PIPASouth Korea PIPASouth Korea Mandatory ISMS-P certification	Mandatory ISMS-P certification	in 9mo

Past deadlines

Date	Regulation	What happens	When
Sep 112 weeks ago	Korea PIPASouth Korea PIPASouth Korea 2026 PIPA amendments take effect	2026 PIPA amendments take effect	15d ago
Mar 106 months ago	Korea PIPASouth Korea PIPASouth Korea 2026 PIPA amendment promulgated (Act No. 21445)	2026 PIPA amendment promulgated (Act No. 21445)	7mo ago
Jan 228 months ago	Korea AI ActSouth Korea AI Basic ActSouth Korea AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree take effect	AI Basic Act and Enforcement Decree take effect	8mo ago

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