# South Korean Government Revises AI Governance

South Korea is actively reconsidering its AI governance framework to balance its ambition to lead in artificial intelligence with the imperative to manage associated risks amid intensifying geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China. This reassessment aims to enhance safety regulations, promote responsible AI investment, and leverage South Korea's semiconductor industry strengths and strategic alliances. Procurement professionals and contractors should anticipate evolving regulatory requirements and increased government initiatives supporting AI development and risk mitigation.

- South Korean government agencies are expected to update AI procurement policies to incorporate stronger safety and ethical standards.
- Companies specializing in AI technologies, semiconductor manufacturing, and risk management may find new opportunities aligned with South Korea's strategic AI investments.
- International coordination efforts suggest potential for cross-border partnerships and compliance with emerging global AI governance norms.
- Procurement teams should prepare for possible changes in contract requirements emphasizing AI safety, transparency, and responsible innovation.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- South Korean Government
- United States Government (USG)
- Chinese Government

### Vendors
- Anthropic (AI company)
- OpenAI (AI company)
- SpaceXAI (AI company)

### Key Quotes
> I believe that if slowing down bought us even an extra year or two before models reach critical levels of capability, and we used that time to advance alignment, we could greatly reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong.
> — Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic

> We're leading China in AI. We're the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins.
> — Donald Trump, President of the United States

### Sources
- [[ED] Seoul must weigh in on AI risks - The Korea Times](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/20260915/ed-seoul-must-weigh-in-on-ai-risks) - The Korea Times