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AI & Enterprise

AI startups need markets, not technology; government should be first customer

Industry participants at the AXIS 2026 conference in Seoul said AI startups lack markets and first customers rather than ideas or technology, and urged the government to play an early-market role. Korea Startup Forum Chairman Jae-won Kim (김재원) said Korea has the layers needed for an AI powerhouse but needs the government to act as a customer. Companies cited public demand, regulation and domains such as defence and disaster response. Officials and lawmakers voiced support for first-use and purchase projects.

AI & Enterprise

Local governments hold AX overhaul forum as Chu Mi-ae, Kim Byung-wook pitch policies

The Korea Generative AI Foundation (KGAF) said it held a policy forum in Seongnam to discuss AI transformation visions for Gyeonggi province and the city. Attendees included gubernatorial candidate Chu Mi-ae and Seongnam mayoral candidate Kim Byung-wook, along with lawmakers and AI experts. Chu highlighted semiconductors as core infrastructure and said AX can expand across industries. Kim urged data standardisation and model development for public administration.

Telecommunications & Media

Draft enforcement decree for false, manipulated information law released; platforms like YouTube, Naver, Coupang in scope

The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission released a draft enforcement decree for the revised Information and Communications Network Act, set to take effect on July 7. The draft would require self-regulation by platforms with 1 million or more daily active users over the prior three months and apply punitive damages to profit channels meeting specified posting, revenue and audience thresholds. It also covers open markets, delivery apps and open chat rooms.