Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission sets 297.7 billion won budget, expanding AI and media sovereignty investment
South Korea’s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission has drafted a 2027 budget and fund management plan totalling 297.7 billion won, up 13.2 percent from a year earlier. It will focus spending on supporting sustainable development and innovation in the broadcasting and media ecosystem, building a safe and reliable digital environment, and strengthening public media sovereignty. The plan includes new funding for AI training data, transparency initiatives and expanded media education and accessibility.