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AI & Enterprise

MSIT discusses national R&D system overhaul with university industry-academia cooperation units

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a meeting in Seoul on Thursday with heads of university industry-academia cooperation units, research office chiefs and officials from four science and technology institutes to discuss a planned overhaul of national research administration. The ministry briefed participants on key points of the 2026 national R&D administration reform plan and collected input on implementation. Topics included project evaluation, research allowance distribution, unified settlement standards, and stronger research security.

Games & Commerce

KISO says false or manipulated content alone cannot justify takedowns under revised network law

The Korea Internet Self-Regulation Organization (KISO) said online posts are not automatically classified as disinformation and removed even if they contain false claims or AI-generated images. It said reviewers must also assess intent to cause harm or seek unfair gain, and whether rights or the public interest were infringed. KISO reviewed 27 reports and completed deliberations on 23 cases, concluding none met its guideline definition of disinformation.

Finance

Non-apartment support raises questions over effectiveness of youth future Bogeumjari loan

South Korea has rolled out an annual 3 trillion won Youth Future Bogeumjari Loan to help young people buy their first home, but the response has been muted because its added benefits apply only to non-apartment housing. The product, due to launch in January, offers up to 80 percent LTV for eligible borrowers buying non-apartments priced at 400 million won or less. Experts say the scope may be too narrow and call for broader support.