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Internet Giants Block Record Number of Illegal Sexual Content in South Korea

Internet Giants Block Record Number of Illegal Sexual Content in South Korea

SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s internet companies, including Naver, Kakao, and global platforms like Google, deleted or blocked over 180,000 illegal sexually explicit videos last year, more than double the number from the previous year, according to a government report released Friday. The sharp increase in takedowns, which rose by 122 percent [...]

Professor Calls for Government Action as Illegal Distribution of Korean Content Surges in China

Professor Calls for Government Action as Illegal Distribution of Korean Content Surges in China

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In response to the controversy surrounding the illegal distribution of the Netflix original series ‘Doona!’ and the JTBC drama ‘Strong Girl Nam-soon,’ professor Seo Kyung-duk from Sungshin Women’s University stated, “It’s time for the Korean government to take action.” On Thursday, Suh expressed on social media that it’s not an [...]