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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.

Telecommunications & Media

‘Data peace-of-mind option’ reshapes 5G plans, but market remains sceptical

South Korea is moving to overhaul mobile plans by adding a “data peace-of-mind option” that guarantees unlimited data at 400 Kbps after allowances are used up and by introducing 5G plans in the 20,000-won range. The Ministry of Science and ICT expects 7.17 million users to benefit and estimates annual savings of 322.1 billion won. Users and civic groups question the effectiveness, citing slow speeds and limited data on the new low-cost plans.