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Broadcasting Media Telecommunications Commission launches campaign to spot generative AI misinformation, targeting MZ and youth

South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Telecommunications Commission will launch a public campaign to raise awareness of misinformation distribution and criminal misuse using generative AI. The campaign will run in October and November on its official social media channels, including Instagram and YouTube, targeting MZ-generation users and teenagers. It will feature quizzes comparing real and manipulated content, a user participation challenge, checklists for spotting false information and guidance on reporting risks.

Games & Commerce

KISO says false or manipulated content alone cannot justify takedowns under revised network law

The Korea Internet Self-Regulation Organization (KISO) said online posts are not automatically classified as disinformation and removed even if they contain false claims or AI-generated images. It said reviewers must also assess intent to cause harm or seek unfair gain, and whether rights or the public interest were infringed. KISO reviewed 27 reports and completed deliberations on 23 cases, concluding none met its guideline definition of disinformation.

Telecommunications & Media

Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission sets 297.7 billion won budget, expanding AI and media sovereignty investment

South Korea’s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission has drafted a 2027 budget and fund management plan totalling 297.7 billion won, up 13.2 percent from a year earlier. It will focus spending on supporting sustainable development and innovation in the broadcasting and media ecosystem, building a safe and reliable digital environment, and strengthening public media sovereignty. The plan includes new funding for AI training data, transparency initiatives and expanded media education and accessibility.