South Korea Released Elevator AI Safety Supervision Regulations, Fully Implemented in 2026
On November 15, 2025, South Korean National Assembly officially passed Elevator AI Safety Supervision Regulations, implemented on January 1, 2026. Core contents:
1. Supervision scope: Covering elevator AI anti-fall braking, AI door anti-pinch, AI emergency rescue, AI fault prediction, AI group control safety systems;
2. Mandatory compliance: AI systems must pass Korean KATS safety certification, risk assessment, performance testing, safety verification, issue compliance declaration;
3. Data security: AI training data legal, accurate, unbiased, operation data encrypted storage ≥10 years, privacy protection comply with Korean PIPA Act;
4. Vulnerability management: Report security vulnerabilities within 24 hours, release patches within 72 hours, establish AI security audit mechanism;
5. Implementation arrangement: Mandatory for new elevators in January 2026; Stock transformation completed by December 2027; Full coverage in 2028;
6. Violation penalties: Maximum fine of 5% of global turnover, product recall, marketing ban. Regulations build South Korean elevator AI safety supervision system.