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Telecommunications & Media

Tighten oversight of bulk text messaging providers; briefing session to be held

A briefing session will be held to help businesses understand a system under which the government will pre-certify capabilities to prevent illegal spam ahead of its launch. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Communications Commission said they will hold an April 28 event in Seoul with the Korea Internet & Security Agency. Officials will explain how to apply for certification, screening procedures, tighter registration requirements and plans for annual checks.

Telecommunications & Media

South Korea tightens illegal spam blocking with system revamp and AI push

South Korea is stepping up efforts to prevent damage from illegal spam by expanding pre-emptive blocking of invalid numbers and strengthening sender verification, aiming to stop spam at the sending stage. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Communications Commission held a joint public-private meeting in Seoul on April 14 with related agencies and industry participants. Measures include improvements to block overseas spam, tighter identity checks for bulk senders and an AI-based joint response platform.

Politics & Government

MSIT selects 7 best active administration cases to deliver tangible results for public

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held an award ceremony on April 13 for the first round of 2026 active administration best cases. It selected 7 cases from active administration efforts in last year\'s fourth quarter, evaluating public impact as well as initiative, creativity and expertise. Two cases received top awards, including a system to quickly block illegal phone numbers and the rapid resumption of international mail service to the United States.