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Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust — Article 13 (Support for development and safe use of artificial intelligence technology)

인공지능 발전과 신뢰 기반 조성 등에 관한 기본법 제13조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2026-01-22. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-07-21) — check the Korean original.

(1) The Government may support the following projects to promote the development of artificial intelligence technology:

1. Investigation of domestic and overseas trends and levels of artificial intelligence technology and related systems;

2. Research and development, testing and evaluation of artificial intelligence technologies, or utilization of the developed technologies;

3. Support for the practical application and commercialization of artificial intelligence technologies, including the dissemination, cooperation, and transfer of artificial intelligence technologies;

4. Smooth distribution of information and industry-academia cooperation for the implementation of artificial intelligence technology;

5. Other projects prescribed by Presidential Decree related to the development, research, and investigation of artificial intelligence technology.

(2) The Government may support the following projects for the safe and convenient use of artificial intelligence technology:

1. Research and development projects that implement the matters under the subparagraphs of Article 60 (1) of the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization with artificial intelligence technology;

2. Projects to support technology research for implementing the emergency shutdown function under Article 60 (3) of the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization in artificial intelligence products or artificial intelligence services and to promote the dissemination of such technology;

3. Projects for research and development and dissemination of design standards and technologies suitable for the protection of privacy, etc. under Article 61 (2) of the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization in the development of artificial intelligence technology;

4. Research and development projects for the implementation and application of social impact assessment under Article 56 (1) of the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization on artificial intelligence technology;

5. Projects for research and development and dissemination of technologies, standards, etc. that enable artificial intelligence to be developed and used in a manner that respects human dignity and fundamental rights;

6. Education and public relations for awareness improvement, proper usage methods, and safe environment creation for the safe development and use of artificial intelligence;

7. Other projects necessary for the protection of citizens' fundamental rights, bodies, and property in the development and use of artificial intelligence.

(3) The Government shall disclose and disseminate the results of the projects under paragraph (2) so that anyone can easily use them. In this case, if necessary for the protection of the person that developed the technology, a protection period may be established to allow them to receive a royalty or to be protected in other ways.

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