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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Shortcomings in the implementation of legal regulations on smart city planning in South Korea
Authors
Nguyen Bao Nhi, Tang Thu Minh Nguyet, Le Nguyen Cong Thanh
Abstract
Smart cities have attracted increasing
attention from countries around the world, including both developed and
developing nations. The emergence of the smart city represents a process of
maximizing the achievements of the scientific and technological revolution such
as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data to
connect, collect, and analyze data, thereby enabling more efficient management
of urban resources and services and enhancing quality of life, safety, and
convenience for residents in pursuit of sustainable development. South Korea is
among the countries that have demonstrated a strong commitment to smart city
planning and development, as evidenced by the active promulgation of
specialized legal instruments such as the National Land Planning and
Utilization Act of 2003 and the Smart City Act of 2017. However, while the
implementation of these legal frameworks has produced notable achievements in
smart city planning and development in South Korea, it has also revealed certain
shortcomings. Accordingly, this article examines South Korea’s legal
regulations on smart city planning and identifies the key deficiencies and
limitations that arise in the course of their implementation.
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Pages:155-159
How to cite this article:
Nguyen Bao Nhi, Tang Thu Minh Nguyet, Le Nguyen Cong Thanh "Shortcomings in the implementation of legal regulations on smart city planning in South Korea". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 155-159
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