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Games & Commerce
Naver rebounds in search after AI push as YouTube gains in news consumption
Naver has rebounded in South Korea’s search market after strengthening AI search, lifting average share to 66.34 percent from 63.82 percent, with a peak above 80 percent on May 24. At the same time, news consumption is shifting from portal homepages and search to YouTube’s recommendation algorithms. Surveys show rising use of online video platforms for news and a record-low portal news usage rate. Officials and industry figures cite growing debate over platform responsibility.
Telecommunications & Media
Korea broadcast regulator sets up task force over JTBC rehabilitation filing
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission has formed a task force to monitor JTBC\'s rehabilitation filing, its chairman said at a full commission meeting. He said the regulator will closely review preparations so there is no disruption amid debate over universal viewing rights for the World Cup host broadcaster. Commissioners called for documents, scenario planning and possibly a CEO hearing. The commission also ordered corrective measures for terrestrial broadcasters and fined PP IHQ 10 million won.
Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media Communications Committee holds SNS policy meeting with middle, high school students
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Communications Committee said it held a policy meeting on Thursday at the Seoul Citizen Media Center to hear on-site views on improving the social networking service environment for children and adolescents. Middle and high school students shared concerns including difficulty controlling usage time, emotional fatigue and exposure to harmful content. Chair Kim Jong-cheol said one-sided regulation cannot solve the issue and stressed the importance of listening to users. The committee said it will reflect the feedback in policy reviews and institutional improvements.
