SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) — As online platforms in South Korea face growing scrutiny over the spread of extremist speech and criminal activity, major tech firms are stepping up content moderation policies—even amid concerns over free speech and algorithmic overreach. Naver’s streaming platform, Chzzzik, recently restricted access to a broadcaster’s channel after the streamer made [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey showed that South Koreans use short-form platforms much more than streaming media services. On Tuesday, Wiseapp Retail Goods, a provider of app and retail analytical services, unveiled the results of a comparison survey on usage hours between short-form platforms and OTT services. Through a sample survey of [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Navigation systems are evolving beyond the functionality of providing directions to drivers towards car-related life platforms. Kakao Mobility Corp., the operator of the nation’s No. 2 navigation service Kakaonavi, recently signed a development cooperation deal with the state-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp. to introduce an all-in-one function that [...]