Republic of Korea: Content moderation regulation in Amended Enforcement Decree of Network Act (Decree No. 36502)
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Amended Enforcement Decree of Network Act including content moderation regulation for large scale information and communications service providers enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the provisions under the Amended Enforcement Decree of the Network Act regarding content moderation requirements for large-scale information and communications service providers enter into force. The amended Decree establishes tha…
Several provisions of Amended Enforcement Decree of Network Act including content moderation regulation enter into force
On 7 July 2026, the amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Network Act, which includes content moderation regulations, enters into force, with the exception of the definition of the scope of large-scale providers, which has been deferred until 1…
Media and Communications Commission closed consultation on amendment to Enforcement Decree of Network Act including content moderation regulation
On 27 May 2026, the Media and Communications Commission closed the consultation on an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Network Act, including content moderation regulation. The amendment revises the obligations applicable to large-scale in…
Media and Communications Commission opened consultation on amendment to Enforcement Decree of Network Act including content moderation regulation
On 18 May 2026, the Media and Communications Commission opened a consultation on an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Network Act, including content moderation regulation, until 27 May 2026. The amendment revises the obligations applicable…