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Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media and Communications Review Committee seeks corrections for 71 impersonation sites
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media and Communications Review Committee said on Oct. 15 it has demanded corrections since April for 71 impersonation websites that copied other businesses\' names and logos to masquerade as official homepages. Its communications review subcommittee also reviewed two more cases and voted to terminate use and block access. The committee said the sites lured users by mimicking financial firms, lottery operators and insurance agencies, and some sought personal data such as resident registration numbers and bank accounts.
Telecommunications & Media
Bamisimwi moves to improve fast-track review procedures after \'targeted review\' controversy
The Korea Broadcast Media and Communications Review Committee has revised its fast-track review procedures to prevent a повтор of controversies over so-called targeted reviews and alleged gagging. It said it enacted and put into effect new basic rules and rules on subcommittee composition and operation on Aug. 31. Under the new rules, fast-track reviews require a proposal by a subcommittee member and consent from a majority of those present, and must be decided in an open meeting.
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Korea watchdog blocks 1,280 illegal sports betting sites ahead of 2026 World Cup
South Korea\'s Broadcast, Media and Communications Review Committee said it moved to block illegal sports betting sites ahead of the opening of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. The committee said it approved service terminations and access blocks for 1,280 illegal sports betting sites at a meeting on June 8. It said it will step up monitoring with relevant agencies through the end of the tournament and urged the public to report illegal sites.
