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Telecommunications & Media

Kim Jong-cheol FCC chair raises parental consent, age verification for teen social media

Kim Jong-cheol (김종철), chair of the Korea Communications Commission, raised the possibility of introducing parental consent and mandatory age verification to address excessive immersion in social media among teenagers. He said teenagers are rights holders, not just subjects for protection, but that minimum regulation is needed in the current media environment. Kim said such measures should proceed only after sufficient public discussion.

Telecommunications & Media

Broadcasting Media Communications Committee releases 2024 broadcast assessment; KBS1, MBN top scores by platform

South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Communications Committee approved the 2024 broadcast assessment results for 371 stations operated by 153 broadcasters at a plenary meeting on July 22. The results will be reflected in broadcaster re-licensing and re-approval reviews. KBS1 recorded the highest score among national terrestrial TV channels, while MBN ranked top among comprehensive programming channel operators. The committee also approved the 2025 assessment basic plan and will disclose detailed results on its website.

AI & Enterprise

Quality and detail to lead global video AI, expand Korean content ecosystem

Kling AI is stepping up its push into South Korea as competition in video AI models intensifies. Global operations head Zeng Yushen (쩡위선) said the company has more than 100 million users worldwide, with 70 percent outside China, and that Korean usage is rising. He cited quality, 4K support and motion control as strengths, and said Kling will expand creator and enterprise partnerships, including through contests and API adoption.