Progress

Current status
under deliberation
11 May 2026 in force
10 Feb 2026 adopted
10 Dec 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

11 May 2026
in force

Amendment to Copyright Act including content moderation regulation enters into force

On 11 May 2026, the amendment to the Copyright Act enters into force. The Act applies to online service providers and other actors involved in the distribution of copyright-protected content. The Act establishes an enforcement framework for illegal …

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
10 Feb 2026
adopted

Amendment to Copyright Act including content moderation regulation was adopted by National Assembly

On 10 February 2026, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea adopted the amendment to the Copyright Act. The Act will apply to online service providers, website operators, and intermediaries facilitating access to copyright-infringing content…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
10 Dec 2025
under deliberation

Amendment to Copyright Act including content moderation regulation was introduced to National Assembly

On 10 December 2025, an amendment to the Copyright Act was introduced to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The amendment would apply to online service providers and other actors involved in the distribution of copyright-protected conte…

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament