South Korea Passes the World's First Synthetic Biology Law
Recently, South Korea's National Assembly officially passed the Synthetic Biology Promotion Act, making it the first country in the world to enact legislation specifically dedicated to the field of synthetic biology. The law will come into effect in 2026, following cabinet approval and promulgation, after a one-year preparation period. To ensure smooth implementation, the South Korean government plans to simultaneously advance supplementary legislation, including enforcement decrees and relevant guidelines. Synthetic biology is regarded as a cutting-edge field that integrates artificial intelligence, big data, and life sciences. It has wide-ranging applications in areas such as vaccine