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Broadcasting media communications committee audit calls for stronger user protection and sanctions on platforms

At a parliamentary audit of South Korea’s Broadcasting Media Communications Committee, lawmakers called for stronger user protection responsibilities and tougher sanctions for platforms ranging from Coupang and Kakao to Google, Apple and X. Issues included youth protection on social media, so-called hijacking ads, in-app payment enforcement and blocking illegal and harmful content. The committee chief said investigations were completed in some cases and further reviews could lead to legal and institutional changes.

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Korea to merge Kobaco and KCMF after bill clears parliamentary committee

A bill to merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp (Kobaco) and the Korea Communications Media Foundation (KCMF) to create the Korea Broadcasting Media Communications Promotion Institute has passed the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee. The committee approved amendments including a revision to the Framework Act on Broadcasting and Communications Development. Some broadcasting, media and communications projects scattered across related agencies under the Ministry of Science and ICT would be transferred to the new body.

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Broadcasting Media Communications Committee releases 2024 broadcast assessment; KBS1, MBN top scores by platform

South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Communications Committee approved the 2024 broadcast assessment results for 371 stations operated by 153 broadcasters at a plenary meeting on July 22. The results will be reflected in broadcaster re-licensing and re-approval reviews. KBS1 recorded the highest score among national terrestrial TV channels, while MBN ranked top among comprehensive programming channel operators. The committee also approved the 2025 assessment basic plan and will disclose detailed results on its website.