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Republic of Korea: Fake News Eradication Task Force

Progress

Current status
in force
27 Sep 2023 in force
18 Sep 2023 adopted
06 Sep 2023 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Republic of Korea
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

27 Sep 2023
in force

Launch of consultative body under Fake News Eradication Task Force

On 27 September 2023, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) launched a public-private consultative body to respond to content classified as "fake news" under the Fake News Eradication Promotion Plan. The body comprises representatives of the KCC…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
18 Sep 2023
adopted

Adopted KCC fast-track assessment system under Fake News Eradication Promotion Plan

On 18 September 2023, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced the adoption of a fast-track assessment system under the Fake News Eradication Promotion Plan. The KCC stated that the fast-track assessment system would enable swift verifica…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
06 Sep 2023
under deliberation

Announced creation of Fake News Eradication Task Force

On 6 September 2023, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced it would create a "Fake News Eradication Task Force" in order to address the problem of online fake news and create an emergency response system. The Task Force will introduce …

Source
Event type order
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body