[2026-03-05]Enhancing Transparency in Generative AI Privacy Policies: Korea’s New Guidelines

Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is advancing privacy policy standards for generative AI services.
The initiative aims to improve transparency, clarity, and user accessibility in handling personal data.
A revised guideline and explanatory sessions are scheduled for April 2025.

[2026-01-27]Korea Launches Public-Private Task Force to Overhaul Counter-Terrorism System

On January 26, 2024, the Korean government launched a public-private Counter-Terrorism Innovation Task Force to overhaul the national system.
The TF is co-chaired by Manjong Lee of the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies and Wonho Park of the Counter-Terrorism Center, with about 30 experts from both public and private sectors.
The TF will operate for three months, focusing on redefining terrorism, strengthening international cooperation, and implementing practical reforms.

[2026-01-24]How Korea Is Strengthening School Complaint Response and Teacher Protection

Teachers in Korea can no longer receive school complaints via personal contacts or SNS; only official school channels are allowed.
On June 22, 2024, the Ministry of Education announced comprehensive measures in Daejeon, including stricter penalties for malicious complaints and a unified complaint system.
These policies aim to shift complaint handling and teacher protection to the institutional level, enhancing school environments through central and regional cooperation.