AI Summary: South Korea AI Basic Act is an effective AI regulation
in KR
focused on broad_safety.
Maximum penalty: ₩300M or 3% revenue.
Nerq has assessed 41,734 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: South Korea AI Basic Act
South Korea AI Basic Act is a currently effective regulation focused on broad_safety in KR. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to ₩300M or 3% revenue for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | effective |
| Effective Date | 2026-01-22 |
| Region | KR |
| Country | KR |
| Focus Area | broad_safety |
| Max Penalty | ₩300M or 3% revenue |
| Per Violation | Varies by impact level |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
tiered_3
Risk Classes
- high_impact
- moderate_impact
- low_impact
High-Risk Criteria
- {'high_impact_areas': ['life_safety', 'privacy', 'human_rights', 'democratic_values'], 'triggers': ['significant_impact', 'widespread_deployment']}
Requirements
- Risk assessment and management
- Human oversight mechanisms
- Data quality assurance
- Transparency and explainability
Agent Risk Distribution
41,126
minimal
401
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| openagents | 100.0 | minimal | 90.0 |
| manaflow-ai/cmux | 100.0 | minimal | 87.0 |
| auth0/auth0-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 85.3 |
| donaldfilimon/abi | 100.0 | minimal | 81.4 |
| mcp-sequentialthinking-tools | 100.0 | minimal | 81.2 |
| atelier | 100.0 | minimal | 80.0 |
| attune-ai | 100.0 | minimal | 79.2 |
| gizmax/Sandcastle | 100.0 | minimal | 77.7 |
| hivemoot/hivemoot | 100.0 | minimal | 77.6 |
| coo-quack/calc-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 76.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under South Korea AI Basic Act?
South Korea AI Basic Act requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on broad_safety. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does South Korea AI Basic Act classify AI risk?
South Korea AI Basic Act uses a risk-based classification: tiered_3. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under South Korea AI Basic Act?
Non-compliance with South Korea AI Basic Act can result in penalties up to ₩300M or 3% revenue. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.