Republic of Korea: Communications Commission announced user protection evaluation of telecom and online service providers including user rights compliance assessment

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Communications Commission announced user protection evaluation of telecom and online service providers including user rights compliance assessment

On 23 April 2025, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced that 47 companies were selected for the 2025 user protection evaluation, including established firms such as Naver and Kakao, as well as new entrants Temu, Coupang Eats, and Chzzk…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-04-23
under deliberation

On 23 April 2025, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced that 47 companies were select…