Republic of Korea: National Assembly adopted Bill amending Game Industry Promotion Act (Law No. 20485) including rating certification system

On 22 October 2024, the National Assembly of Korea adopted the Bill amending the Act on the Promotion of the Game Industry. The Bill establishes a self-rating system, under which game providers could assign age classifications to their own games, subject to certification and oversight by regulatory authorities. It also reinforced standards for the protection of minors by setting clearer grounds for rating and requiring corrective measures when inappropriate ratings are identified.