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Mandatory disclosure of AI training data from government-backed projects raises questions over detailed criteria

South Korea is moving to require AI training data built or produced during government-backed projects to be provided through the national AI Hub platform. As detailed rules are drafted ahead of an April start, debate is growing over whether data obtained or further processed at companies’ own expense should also be subject to disclosure in joint public-private projects. Another issue is how authorities will assess requests to exclude data on grounds such as trade secrets, privacy or copyrights.

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Cybersecurity disclosure requirement expanded to all KOSPI, KOSDAQ listed companies

South Korea will expand mandatory cybersecurity disclosures to all companies listed on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ from next year, regardless of revenue, while excluding special purpose acquisition companies. Entities newly covered include those required to obtain ISMS certification, as well as public institutions, small businesses, financial companies and electronic financial business operators previously exempt. The revised enforcement decree takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, with small businesses covered from Jan. 1, 2029.

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Calls grow to expand broadcasting development fund into audiovisual media development fund including OTT

Debate over restructuring South Korea’s Broadcasting and Communications Development Fund has stalled for years, as some now call for expanding it into an “audiovisual media development fund” that also covers OTT services and platforms. Seoul National University professor Hong Jong-yoon proposed broadening contributors and using the money for regional and smaller media support and content diversity. Separately, calls persist to merge the fund with the Information and Communications Promotion Fund, a move repeatedly recommended by government evaluators.