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Games & Commerce
KISO finalises standards to block false, manipulated information; excludes messengers and email
The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization (KISO) on Thursday announced final self-regulatory guidelines to block false and manipulated information on large platforms ahead of revised network law taking effect on July 7. The rules exclude private communication services such as messengers, email and direct messages. The guidelines allow action against both producers and distributors, set exemptions to protect freedom of expression and create a special review committee. Members must disclose results every six months.
Games & Commerce
Platforms step up election information to curb falsehoods and comment abuse
With the June 3 nationwide local elections nearing, major platforms including Naver, Daum and TikTok are strengthening systems to provide election information and respond to false information and comment abuse. They are focusing on upgrading AI-based detection and linking users to authoritative election information, while differing in how they structure special pages and enforcement. Naver is limiting comments on political stories. Daum is adding AI-driven features and abnormal-pattern detection. TikTok is building an in-app election center and labeling AI-generated content.
Telecommunications & Media
Self-regulation on false, manipulated information gains pace ahead of revised information and communications network act
Discussions on self-regulation to address false and manipulated information are gaining pace in South Korea ahead of the revised Information and Communications Network Act. The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization on Tuesday released a draft guideline at a seminar in Seoul. The revised law creates a new definition of false and manipulated information, expands illegal content to include hate speech, strengthens damages rules and adds duties for large platforms, with penalties of up to 1 billion won for repeat distribution of content confirmed illegal.
