AI & Enterprise
South Korea mandates management of national research data, aiming to boost AI training and follow-on research
South Korea has set a legal basis to systematically manage research data produced through national R&D projects, aiming to improve use of data in the AI era. The Ministry of Science and ICT said a bill on managing and promoting use of national research data passed the National Assembly. R&D institutions will be required to manage data and disclose it in principle, while allowing temporary non-disclosure for reasons such as national security and trade secrets.