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Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust — Article 40 (Fact-finding investigations)

인공지능 발전과 신뢰 기반 조성 등에 관한 기본법 제40조

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 Minister of Science and ICT may require an artificial intelligence business operator to submit relevant data or have public officials under his or her control conduct necessary investigations in any of the following cases:

1. Where any violation of Article 31 (2) or (3), Article 32 (1) or (2), or Article 34 (1) is discovered or suspected;

2. Where a report is received or a complaint is filed regarding a violation of Article 31 (2) or (3), Article 32 (1) or (2), or Article 34 (1).

(2) Where the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary for the investigation under paragraph (1), he or she may authorize public officials of the Ministry to enter the office or place of business of an artificial intelligence business operator to investigate ledgers, documents, and other data or things. In this case, except for matters prescribed in this Act regarding the content, method, and procedures of the investigation, the provisions of the Framework Act on Administrative Investigations shall apply.

(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT recognizes, based on the results of investigations under paragraphs (1) and (2), that an artificial intelligence business entity has violated this Act, the Minister may order the artificial intelligence business operator to take necessary measures to cease or correct the violation.

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