AI Basic Act — Human Oversight

Yes. AI Basic Act addresses Human Oversight through 1 provision.

Does AI Basic Act require Human Oversight?

South Korea • enforcing

Yes — 1 provision

This regulation imposes 5 specific requirements for Human Oversight across 1 provision:

Human oversight mechanisms — Art. 34(1) requires human oversight of the operation of high-impact AI, alongside a risk management plan, explanation measures, user protection, and documentation
Ministerial guidelines — Art. 34(2) lets the Minister of Science and ICT publish detailed guidelines on those measures and recommend compliance
Domestic representative — Art. 36 requires qualifying foreign operators to designate a domestic representative
On-site inspections — Art. 40 lets the Minister of Science and ICT require submission of data and conduct on-site inspections under the Administrative Investigation Framework Act
Corrective measures — Art. 40 authorises corrective orders against non-compliant operators

Obligation:

enforcing

Effective:

Jan 22, 2026

Risk tier:

high-risk

Scope:

providers, deployers

Requirement	Details
Human oversight mechanisms	Art. 34(1) requires human oversight of the operation of high-impact AI, alongside a risk management plan, explanation measures, user protection, and documentation
Ministerial guidelines	Art. 34(2) lets the Minister of Science and ICT publish detailed guidelines on those measures and recommend compliance
Domestic representative	Art. 36 requires qualifying foreign operators to designate a domestic representative
On-site inspections	Art. 40 lets the Minister of Science and ICT require submission of data and conduct on-site inspections under the Administrative Investigation Framework Act
Corrective measures	Art. 40 authorises corrective orders against non-compliant operators

Violation	Fine
Administrative fine	Up to KRW 30 million (Art. 43)
Criminal penalties	Art. 42

Sources: Act No. 20676, consolidated text in force 2026-07-21