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New identity verification agency designation process launched; Broadcast Media Communications Commission to start accepting applications in May

South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Communications Commission is starting procedures to designate new identity verification agencies. It held its fourth meeting of 2026 in writing on April 27, reported its screening plan and posted the schedule and process online. Applications will be accepted next month, with on-site inspections in June and a final decision in August. The commission also decided on administrative fines for mobile-phone retailers accused of violating a law on handset distribution.

AI & Enterprise

Agentic AI ecosystem strategy nears release as ministry holds workshop

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a workshop on April 27 to discuss an agentic artificial intelligence ecosystem development strategy it plans to release in the first half of the year. Agentic AI refers to AI that understands complex user commands on its own and carries out tasks. The workshop reviewed the direction for the strategy and ways to produce outcomes from the newly launched national Agentic AI Alliance.

AI & Enterprise

Science ministry, finance ministry to hold AI innovation challenge for public agencies

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Finance and Economy will hold a Public Agency AI Innovation Challenge, organised by the National Information Society Agency. The event is one of 14 tracks under a nationwide AI competition that opened on March 26. It will run in two divisions covering AI service demonstrations and proofs of concept, and best practices in using AI. Public agencies can apply from June 1 to Aug. 28.