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AI & Enterprise

AI data centre special act passes National Assembly, expected to boost AI infrastructure rollout

A legal framework to support the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres has been put in place after a special act passed the National Assembly plenary session on May 7. The law provides an institutional basis for central and local governments to support building and operating AI data centres. It allows designation of special zones outside the Seoul metropolitan area and prioritises support for infrastructure costs. It also introduces consolidated permitting and certain power-related exemptions.

Telecommunications & Media

Assembly science committee approves bill to set up Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency

South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee approved amendments to create the Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency under a broadcast media telecom commission. The bill would merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp and the Viewer Media Foundation, dissolving both on launch, with a planned 2027 start. The proposal faces hurdles including opposition party resistance, disputes over employment succession and business scope, and pushback from related ministries and organisations.

AI & Enterprise

AIDC special act clears science and ICT panel; power exemption debate looms in judiciary review

South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on April 14 passed a special act on AI data centres (AIDC). The bill must still be reviewed by the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and approved at a plenary session. The consolidated proposal focuses on easing power and licensing rules, including exemptions for non-capital AIDCs and broader direct power purchase contracts. Disputes are expected over expanded power-related exemptions.