Republic of Korea: Bill amending Network Act including provisions on decriminalisation of true-fact defamation was introduced to National Assembly
Description
Bill amending Network Act including provisions on decriminalisation of true-fact defamation was introduced to National Assembly
On 30 June 2026, the Bill amending the Network Act, including provisions on decriminalisation of true-fact defamation, was introduced to the National Assembly. The Bill abolishes criminal punishment for defamation committed by disclosing true facts.…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
User speech right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament