Telecommunications & Media

Amended Information and Communications Network Act takes effect targeting fake information; platforms make initial call, courts have final say

South Korea will implement an amended Information and Communications Network Act on July 7, allowing up to five times punitive damages and fines of up to 1 billion won for distributing false or manipulated information. The law applies to those who post and circulate content, including comments, and platforms can delete or limit exposure after reviewing reports under their policies. Private messaging is excluded, but open chat services may be covered. Platforms make initial determinations, while courts make final rulings on falsity and liability.

Games & Commerce

Kakao adds \'Book Eum Card\' to KakaoTalk Wallet, linking about 3,000 libraries

Kakao said on July 2 it has introduced the Talk Digital Card \'Book Eum Card\' in KakaoTalk Wallet, allowing users to access the Book Eum service run by the National Library of Korea under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Book Eum lets users access participating libraries nationwide with a single membership card. Kakao said users can use about 3,000 libraries without installing another app or carrying a physical card.