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Talks on amending Korea information network act to target AI character chats take shape

South Korea is moving toward legislation that would impose specific duties on operators of generative AI chatbots popular with teenagers, including age verification, parental consent and limits on use. A parliamentary committee has referred a related amendment to a subcommittee, and a government panel has voiced support for the bill’s intent and the need for detailed protections. The proposal would expand protections to all minors and set requirements for restricting use, providing conversation records and responding to risk reports.

AI & Enterprise

Minors make up big share of users of AI character chat apps, raising protection challenges

Most users of South Korean AI character chat service Zeta are teenagers or younger, while Crack also has nearly half of its users in that age group, MobileIndex data showed. Operators say they separate adult content and apply identity checks, but questions remain about keeping conversations safe in general content. A National Assembly research report warned that constant access and ongoing interaction could worsen emotional dependence and excessive immersion among children and adolescents.

Games & Commerce

Naver narrows commerce gap with Coupang by expanding from search to delivery

Naver is narrowing its gap with Coupang by expanding beyond search and price comparison into delivery and returns management. An analysis by Wiseapp.Retail put Naver and Naver Pay at 96.5 when Coupang is set at 100, though the figure may include external merchant payments. Broker estimates point to strong commerce revenue growth and rising user metrics for Naver Plus Store. The push into fulfillment is lifting transactions and orders, but costs are rising and user gaps remain.