{
  "id": 5896850,
  "title": "Democratizing the law: AI is the answer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/democratizing-the-law-ai-is-the-answer-5896850",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260906/democratizing-the-law-ai-is-the-answer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea, renowned for its digital prowess, is pouring resources into artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, autonomous vehicles and other emerging industries to maintain its global market position. Nevertheless, the legal sector remains confined to restrictive regulations. The world is currently witnessing a legal AI transformation, with the United States and the United Kingdom at the forefront of this integration.\n\nAI has swiftly become a vital component of the legal industry, streamlining processes that previously needed substantial manpower. Traditionally time-consuming tasks, like contract review, case law analysis, and legal research, can now be accomplished within minutes. AI-powered tools are also revolutionizing document drafting, due diligence, compliance, and legal insights.\n\nNotable among these advancements is Harvey, a prominent legal AI platform adopted by numerous leading law firms worldwide. Among these firms is A&O Shearman, a multinational legal powerhouse that has eagerly incorporated Harvey into its contract review and legal ad processes.",
  "summary": "Korea is widely recognized as one of the world's most digitally advanced nations. The country is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, autonomous vehicles and other future industries to secure global competitiveness. Yet there is one field that remains trapped behind high regulatory walls: legal services. Today, the world is in the midst of a legal AI…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Democratizing the law: AI is the answer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/democratizing-the-law-ai-is-the-answer",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:07:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}