Republic of Korea: Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Act No. 21305) enters into force establishing user objection rights and media protections

On 6 July 2026, the Act on Partial Amendment to the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Act No. 21305) enters into force. The Act establishes safeguards for user speech by requiring large-scale information and communication service providers to notify users of measures taken against their content, such as deletion or account suspension, and to provide a procedure for filing objections within six months. Users and content posters are also granted the right to apply for dispute mediation regarding these measures. Furthermore, the Act explicitly prohibits large-scale service providers from taking restrictive measures, such as blocking or terminating services, against media companies and internet news service providers.