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South Korea Mandates AI-Generated Content Labeling by 2026

12/10/2025

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South Korea will require advertisers to label Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content starting in 2026 to curb deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts and deepfakes.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced the policy at a December 10, 2025 meeting to protect consumers, especially older individuals.
The government plans to revise telecommunications laws to enforce labeling and monitor false ads.
The initiative coincides with efforts to bolster South Korea's AI capabilities and semiconductor manufacturing.

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South Korea will require advertisers to label Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content starting in 2026 to curb deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts and deepfakes.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced the policy at a December 10, 2025 meeting to protect consumers, especially older individuals.
The government plans to revise telecommunications laws to enforce labeling and monitor false ads.
The initiative coincides with efforts to bolster South Korea's AI capabilities and semiconductor manufacturing.