Republic of Korea: Issued KCC ruling following investigation into Twitch for discontinuing its VOD service, including a fine and corrective order

On 23 February 2024, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) issued a corrective order and imposed a fine of KRW 435 million on Twitch Interactive for discontinuing its video-on-demand (VOD) service and KRW 15 million for failing to implement technical measures to prevent the illegal distribution of illicit recordings. The KCC's decision followed an investigation into Twitch's actions, including service suspension, which were found to have harmed user interests and violated the Telecommunications Business Act. The corrective order includes public disclosure of the order, prior consultation with the KCC when resuming domestic business, and comprehensive user protection measures during the compliance period.