South Korea is pushing a government-wide plan to disable websites distributing illegal spycam material by punishing operators and cutting off revenue sources such as advertising and accounts. It is also considering introducing so-called “legal hacking” that would allow investigative agencies to access crime sites directly to delete data or seize accounts. An analysis of 34,628 illegal sites found 6,683 still accessible, including 1,316 run in Korean or featuring Korea-related categories.

South Korea is pushing a plan to impose fines of up to 6 percent of related revenue on those who send illegal spam or neglect prevention duties, depending on the severity of violations. The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission reviewed draft revisions and a new notice setting penalty standards. It would classify violations into three tiers and allow fixed fines when revenue is unavailable. The plan also details service providers’ obligations and introduces sender qualification certification for mass texting firms.