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Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media Communications Commission steps up talks on government bill for Audiovisual Media Services Act
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Communications Commission has begun internal consultations on legislation for an Audiovisual Media Services Act covering broadcasting and online video services. The commission held a kickoff meeting to share policy research and gather members\' views, saying no unified position has been formed. The act is included in the 2026 government legislative plan. Key differences with a bill filed by lawmaker Choi Min-hee include the scope of the public domain, deregulation of existing broadcasting rules and whether to regulate individual creators.
Telecommunications & Media
Audiovisual Media Services Bill tabled, tougher rules on big YouTuber commerce
South Korea has formally tabled an Audiovisual Media Services Bill to regulate large YouTubers, broadening the scope from a draft released earlier this year by a parliamentary task force. The bill sets reporting requirements based on both subscriber counts and income, with thresholds to be set by presidential decree. It also adds a cooperation duty for platforms. It expands restrictions to ban sales of certain items and includes fines of up to 30 million won for violations.
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IPTV industry urges easing of fee and terms rules; US Communications Commission says it agrees with direction but needs to pace changes
South Korea\'s IPTV industry urged the Korea Communications Commission to ease regulations on fees, terms and advertising. At a seminar at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the head of the Korea IPTV Broadcasting Association called for legislation to pass in the autumn regular session. Speakers said shrinking advertising and production show an industry downturn despite stable subscriber numbers. The commission said it agrees with deregulation and a shift to post regulation, but called for balanced safeguards.
