Show HN: Korea-data-MCP – Korean public APIs that agents can't misread (github.com)

A new tool, korea-data-MCP, has been launched to enhance the accuracy of AI agents when interacting with South Korea's public APIs. Many traditional Korean APIs produce unreliable data that leads to incorrect interpretations by AI systems, particularly in areas like corporate filings, financials, and legal statutes. The korea-data-MCP server addresses this by correcting 47 known data traps that can mislead agents, such as incorrect revenue figures and outdated legal information. This tool ensures API responses are accurate, with a focus on data integrity and evidence backing each correction. This innovation holds considerable significance for the AI/ML community as it offers a seamless one-click installation that runs locally without transmitting user data through third-party servers, thereby respecting privacy. It simplifies data retrieval by categorizing 15 essential tools, allowing agents to easily access specific information without overwhelming context. For instance, when querying Samsung Electronics’ half-year revenue for 2025, korea-data-MCP provides the correct figure and context, unlike existing APIs. By ensuring precise responses from government data sources, korea-data-MCP drastically enhances the reliability of AI analyses and decision-making processes, paving the way for more accurate AI applications across various sectors in South Korea.