The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Broadcasting Media Commission have reviewed the progress of cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and over-the-top (OTT) services. They also discussed key issues including the preparation for the establishment of the Korean Broadcasting Media Communication Promotion Agency, terrestrial UHD policy, and user protection from infringement incidents.
On September 17, the two agencies held their first working-level meeting as a follow-up to a high-level policy consultation. This meeting came after the two ministries convened a policy consultation for the first time in two years in June 2024.
During the meeting, the establishment of the Korean Broadcasting Media Communication Promotion Agency, terrestrial UHD policy, and user protection from infringement incidents were key topics of discussion.
The two agencies agreed to actively collaborate on the establishment of the Korean Broadcasting Media Communication Promotion Agency to support the promotion of broadcast media, protection of user rights, and revitalization of the broadcasting advertising industry. They will include two members recommended by the Ministry of Science and ICT in the establishment committee of the agency, which is set to be established by the Broadcasting Media Commission, and will continue discussions on the scope of transfer of affiliated organizations. The organizations under consideration for transfer include the Korea Broadcasting and Communications Promotion Agency, the Korea Internet & Security Agency, the Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency, the Korea Information and Communication Promotion Association, and the Korea Radio Promotion Association.
They also agreed to discuss the construction of a terrestrial UHD broadcasting network and frequency policy.
Furthermore, the two ministries will strengthen policy cooperation to protect citizens. They agreed to actively collaborate in designing and operating the user protection evaluation system for infringement incidents, which will be established through amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act.
Park Dong-joo, Secretary General of the Broadcasting Media Commission, stated, "We will enhance practical cooperation in key areas that are highly relevant to citizens, including major issues, user protection, and response to complaints."
Choi Woo-hyuk, Director of the Information Security Network Policy Office at the Ministry of Science and ICT, added, "We will continue to develop response measures for key issues such as AI, media, and OTT through policy consultations and working-level meetings."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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