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Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust — Article 7 (National Artificial Intelligence Committee)

인공지능 발전과 신뢰 기반 조성 등에 관한 기본법 제7조

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) A National Artificial Intelligence Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the President to deliberate and resolve on matters related to major policies, etc. for the development of artificial intelligence and the creation of a foundation for trust.

(2) The Committee shall consist of up to 45 members, including 1 chairperson and 1 vice chairperson. In this case, the members under paragraph (4) 4 shall constitute the majority of all the members, and the Committee shall not be comprised of members of a single gender.

(3) The President shall be the chairperson of the Committee, and the vice chairperson shall be a person designated by the President from among those under paragraph (4) 4.

(4) Members of the Committee shall be the following persons:

1. The heads of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree;

2. The Deputy Director in charge of artificial intelligence affairs of the Office of National Security;

3. The senior secretary who assists in the artificial intelligence affairs of the Office of the President;

4. Persons with extensive expertise and experience in artificial intelligence who are commissioned by the President.

(5) The chairperson shall represent the Committee and have general supervision and control of the affairs of the Committee.

(6) The chairperson of the Committee may have the vice chairperson act on their behalf, if necessary.

(7) The committee members under paragraph (4) 4 shall hold office for a term of 2 years, and may be appointed consecutively for only one further term.

(8) The Committee shall have 1 executive secretary, who shall be a member under paragraph (4) 3.

(9) A member of the Committee shall not disclose secrets learned in the course of their duties to others or use them for purposes other than those of their duties; provided, this shall not apply if there are special provisions in other statutes.

(10) The chairperson of the Committee shall convene and preside over meetings of the Committee.

(11) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.

(12) A support group shall be established within the Committee to support the work and operations of the Committee.

(13) The Commission shall exist for 5 years from the date this Act enters into force(14) Other matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Committee and the support group under paragraph (12) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

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