South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media and Communications Standards Commission said on May 19 it cleared all backlogged agenda items involving digital sex crime information five weeks after forming a dedicated subcommittee. It processed 69,126 cases after restarting a 24-hour review system. Of those, 47,165 cases were handled first through voluntary self-regulation removals in cooperation with overseas operators. The remaining 21,961 cases drew corrective requests through electronic and in-person reviews.

The Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has launched a joint task force with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the National Police Agency to provide integrated support for victims of digital sex crimes. The eight-member unit, in force since April 30 under a prime minister’s directive, will analyse distribution channels and revenue structures, seek investigations, impose penalties and pursue rapid blocking and international cooperation.