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Telecommunications & Media
Bamitoingwi warns ahead of Chuseok: beware of texts on gifts and benefits, check before clicking URLs
The Broadcasting Media and Communications Committee said on Sept. 17 it is urging users to be cautious of bait text messages ahead of the Chuseok holiday that impersonate gift deliveries or benefits. It said such messages may lure users to click URLs to enter personal or financial information or install malicious apps. It requested stronger intelligent spam filtering from carriers and device makers with KISA, and outlined ways to verify messages and report illegal spam.
Telecommunications & Media
Talks on amending Korea information network act to target AI character chats take shape
South Korea is moving toward legislation that would impose specific duties on operators of generative AI chatbots popular with teenagers, including age verification, parental consent and limits on use. A parliamentary committee has referred a related amendment to a subcommittee, and a government panel has voiced support for the bill’s intent and the need for detailed protections. The proposal would expand protections to all minors and set requirements for restricting use, providing conversation records and responding to risk reports.
Telecommunications & Media
Bamishimwi revamps dispute mediation panel to nine members to address amended Information Network Act
South Korea’s Broadcasting Media and Communications Review Committee said it will expand its defamation dispute mediation body into a nine-member panel that will also mediate disputes linked to major platforms’ measures on illegal and manipulated information. The move follows an amended Information Network Act that took effect on Tuesday. The amendment allows platforms to take steps such as deletion or access limits after reports, and lets reporters and posters seek mediation. Rules on requesting user information for privacy or defamation claims were also eased.
