Search results for KakaoTalk Open Chat
Telecommunications & Media
Kim Jong-cheol says platforms must step up youth protection, warns of broader administrative penalties
Kim Jong-cheol (김종철), chairman of the Broadcast, Media and Communications Commission, said he would strengthen platforms’ responsibility to protect youths, including by expanding administrative penalties, to prevent risky contacts involving children and teenagers on services such as KakaoTalk Open Chat. He made the comments during a parliamentary audit after questions from lawmaker Lee Jung-heon (이정헌), who cited surveys and an experiment showing minors’ exposure to strangers and requests for personal information.
Telecommunications & Media
Korean watchdog targets Meta over Instagram account suspensions, enforcement in doubt
South Korea’s broadcast and communications watchdog has begun a fact-finding probe into Meta Platforms over allegations it suspended many Instagram accounts without just cause during a mass suspension wave that affected local users last year. The case could lead to corrective orders or penalties under telecom rules that bar service restrictions without legitimate reasons. Doubts persist over enforcement, as the regulator has yet to collect a 68 billion won fine from Google and Apple. Victims would also need separate civil suits for damages.
Games & Commerce
Kakao to recruit AI ambassadors for Kanana 429 program
Kakao said on Thursday it will recruit new members for its AI ambassador program, Kanana 429, and expand the program into three tracks for AI experts, creators and university students. Kakao said the program, designed to promote its AI technology and gather feedback, will be extended to 5 months from 3 months. It plans to recruit 100 ambassadors and offer AI service use worth 1 million won and additional benefits. Applications close at noon on Feb. 19.
