Republic of Korea: KCSC investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Mar 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued KCSC ruling following investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and age verification requirements
On 14 March 2024, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) issued a ruling requiring access blocking for adult products following an investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms' compliance with harmful to minors labelling and adult v…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body