I. Legal basis

• Law on Digital Transformation 2025

II. Provisions on prohibited acts in digital transformation activities

Pursuant to Article 5 of the Law on Digital Transformation, the following acts are strictly prohibited:

• Obstructing or sabotaging digital transformation activities; disrupting, suspending, or causing insecurity to the digital systems of agencies, organizations, or individuals.
• Unauthorized access to or interference with digital systems; falsifying, disabling, or causing damage to digital systems, digital data, digital platforms, and digital services.
• Collecting, using, sharing, trading, or exploiting digital data in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
• Abusing digital transformation to commit fraud, manipulate, or obtain illicit gains, or to infringe upon the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations, or individuals.
• Abusing one’s functions, duties, or powers to obstruct, discriminate, create monopolies or fragmentation, or restrict competition in the development, operation, or exploitation of digital systems.

III. State management contents on digital transformation

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law on Digital Transformation 2025:

• Formulating, promulgating, and organizing the implementation of policies and laws on digital transformation; standards and technical regulations; and a unified set of digital transformation indicators.
• Formulating, promulgating, and organizing the implementation of strategies, programs, and plans on digital transformation.
• Conducting communication and dissemination activities on digital transformation.
• Managing and supervising digital transformation activities.
• Organizing the implementation of statistical activities, measurement, monitoring, and assessment of the level and effectiveness of digital transformation.
• Conducting inspections and examinations; handling complaints and denunciations; and addressing violations of laws on digital transformation.
• Providing training, fostering, and developing digital human resources.
• Engaging in international cooperation on digital transformation.

IV. Responsibilities and activities of Digital Government

Pursuant to Article 31 of the Law on Digital Transformation, the activities of the Digital Government are prescribed as follows:

• State agencies shall have the following responsibilities:
  • Providing public services and conducting internal governance.
  • Directing, administering, supervising, and inspecting the full-cycle implementation of activities in the digital environment.
  • Establishing contingency plans for emergency situations or disruptions in operations within the digital environment, and implementing response and remediation measures to ensure the continuity of normal operations.

• Direction, administration, and decision-making activities shall be carried out on the basis of complete, accurate, and timely digital data.

• Business processes shall be reviewed, standardized, restructured, and simplified prior to digitalization; ensuring streamlining, avoiding duplication, enhancing automation, and not requiring agencies, organizations, or individuals to re-submit valid information or digital data that has already been provided.

• Complying with the principles of digital transformation.

V. Conclusion

It can be observed that the Law on Digital Transformation 2025 has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework to control risks arising in the course of digital transformation, particularly through the clear stipulation of prohibited acts. These provisions are not only preventive in nature, aiming to deter and curb acts that infringe upon digital systems and digital data, but also serve to protect the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the digital environment.

At the same time, the clear delineation of the scope of state management and the responsibilities of competent authorities in the development of a Digital Government demonstrates the State’s consistent orientation toward building a transparent, secure, and efficient digital ecosystem. In the context where digital transformation is increasingly becoming an inevitable trend, these provisions will contribute to strengthening discipline and order in digital activities, thereby limiting the abuse of technology for illicit gain or for causing harm to society.

From July 1, 2026, upon the Law’s official entry into force, both the public and private sectors shall proactively review and adjust their operations to ensure compliance, thereby not only minimizing legal risks but also better leveraging the opportunities brought about by digital transformation.

VI. About Us, Hankuk Law Firm

■ Hankuk Law Firm – Introduction

The goal of the legal services provided by HANKUK LAW FIRM is to support businesses, investors, and people. Our organization employs skilled Korean lawyers, partners, and professionals to provide legal services to businesses related to corporations and litigation.

To support the startup process, our lawyers and staff provide a wide range of services, including business law consulting, tax and immigration law consulting, real estate services, business consulting, marketing and communications, human resources, product distribution, franchise options, etc. We provide expert advice on every aspect of your business needs.

To protect the legitimate rights and interests of our clients and achieve the best results, we provide legal advice and participate in civil lawsuits related to business, labor, marriage, family, and inheritance.

■ Contact us now

For reliable and effective legal advice, please contact HANKUK LAW FIRM now. We are committed to providing you with the best possible answers and our team of experienced lawyers has extensive knowledge in many legal fields. We are always here to provide the most competent and dedicated support, whether you are dealing with contractual issues, commercial disputes or need guidance on foreign investment. HANKUK LAW FIRM is honored to have assisted hundreds of domestic and international clients in skillfully resolving complex legal issues as their trusted legal partner. Do not let legal issues hinder your success. Let us accompany you towards legal achievement and comfort. For prompt guidance and support to ensure your rights are always maintained at the highest standards, contact HANKUK LAW FIRM now.

■ Contact Hankuk Law Firm:

Website: http://hankuklawfirm.com/en/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/hankuk.lawfirm  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hankuklawfirm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hankuklawfirm6375 Email:  info@hankuklawfirm.com   SĐT: 0942.339.063