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Telecommunications & Media

Korea to merge Kobaco and KCMF after bill clears parliamentary committee

A bill to merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp (Kobaco) and the Korea Communications Media Foundation (KCMF) to create the Korea Broadcasting Media Communications Promotion Institute has passed the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee. The committee approved amendments including a revision to the Framework Act on Broadcasting and Communications Development. Some broadcasting, media and communications projects scattered across related agencies under the Ministry of Science and ICT would be transferred to the new body.

Telecommunications & Media

Sci-tech media panel passes ruling party-led resolution urging Lee Jin-sook to recuse herself

South Korea\'s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on Monday passed, led by the ruling party, a resolution urging People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook (이진숙) to refrain from speaking and voting on agenda items involving herself. People Power Party members, including Lee, protested the item being tabled and walked out before the vote. Democratic Party lawmakers criticised Lee, while the opposition demanded the agenda change be withdrawn.

AI & Enterprise

Homegrown AI foundation model, GPU power and chatbot safety set to dominate 2026 parliamentary audit

South Korea\'s 2026 parliamentary audit is expected to focus on market results for a government-backed homegrown AI foundation model, plans to operate 260,000 high-performance GPUs and safety measures for AI chatbots, especially for children and teenagers. A National Assembly research report flagged issues including GPU power supply, overseas outflows of AI talent, AI literacy and youth protection. It said support has focused on technical development more than market entry.