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Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust — Article 23 (Designation of artificial intelligence clusters)

인공지능 발전과 신뢰 기반 조성 등에 관한 기본법 제23조

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 State and local governments may promote the functional, physical, and regional clustering of enterprises, institutions, or organizations that conduct research and development of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology in order to promote the artificial intelligence industry and strengthen the competitiveness of artificial intelligence development and utilization.

(2) The State and local governments may, if necessary for the clustering under paragraph (1), designate an artificial intelligence cluster (hereinafter referred to as the "artificial intelligence cluster") and provide administrative, financial, and technical support as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(3) The Minister of Science and ICT may revoke the designation of an artificial intelligence cluster in any of the following cases; provided, in the case of subparagraph 1, the designation shall be revoked:

1. Where it has been designated by fraud or other improper means;

2. Where the head of the State or local government that designated the artificial intelligence cluster deems that it is difficult for the artificial intelligence cluster to achieve the purpose of its designation.

(4) The Government may establish or designate a dedicated organization to comprehensively support related tasks in order to effectively settle the clustering in a region in accordance with paragraph (1).

(5) The Government may contribute or subsidize all or part of the expenses necessary for the operation and project execution of the dedicated organization under paragraph (4).

(6) Other matters necessary for the designation and revocation of the designation of an artificial intelligence cluster and the establishment or designation of a dedicated organization under paragraph (4) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

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