Republic of Korea: Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act (Presidential Decree No. 36060) enters into force

On 1 February 2026, the Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act (Presidential Decree No. 36060) enters into force. The Decree establishes the organisation and operation of the Content Dispute Mediation Committee, including provisions on the appointment and role of the Chair, the convening and decision-making procedures of the Committee, and the designation and functioning of mediation panels. The Decree further sets out procedures for collective dispute mediation, allowing such proceedings in cases involving at least 50 affected users who share common legal or factual issues, excluding users who have settled, are participating in other statutory mediation procedures, or have initiated court proceedings. It provides for written applications, public notice requirements, participation procedures for additional parties, and continuation of proceedings after commencement under specified conditions. It requires content providers to notify the Committee within 15 days whether they accept a recommendation to submit a compensation plan. It also establishes grounds for refusal of mediation, including lack of direct interest, repeated applications concerning the same matter, or failure to supplement an application within the prescribed period without just cause. In addition, the Decree sets out procedures for notifying courts of mediation requests, suspension of litigation, and the outcome of mediation where parallel judicial proceedings exist.