Koh Kwang-hun, chair of the Broadcast Media Review Committee, stated on October 12 that in the rapidly changing media environment, the committee aims to uphold the public interest and fairness of broadcast media while protecting citizens from illegal and harmful information, alongside ensuring freedom of expression and user rights.
During a National Assembly audit by the Science and Technology Committee, Koh emphasized that since the committee began full operations in April, it has diligently fulfilled its role and worked to establish itself as a trusted public content review body.
He highlighted the committee's efforts to enhance public responsibility in broadcasting and protect the rights of viewers and consumers. Koh noted, "While respecting the freedom and independence of broadcasting, we ensure that broadcasts handle facts accurately and objectively, fulfilling their social responsibilities. We are focused on protecting children and adolescents from sensational and violent content, as well as preventing viewer and consumer harm caused by excessive commercialization and false, exaggerated, or deceptive advertising."
Koh also mentioned ongoing efforts to address illegal and harmful information online. He stated, "Digital sexual crime information, such as illegal filming and deepfake sexual abuse videos, can severely disrupt victims' daily lives and lead to repeated victimization. Our committee is actively responding to the distribution of illegal information through continuous monitoring and prompt reviews, while strengthening cooperation with relevant agencies and domestic and international businesses to minimize the spread of harm."
He added that efforts are underway to enhance the effectiveness of removing and blocking illegal information distributed through overseas platforms by expanding international cooperation and collaboration with service providers.
Additionally, Koh emphasized the need to reorganize the related organizational structure as the committee expands electronic reviews and dispute resolution functions.
During a National Assembly audit by the Science and Technology Committee, Koh emphasized that since the committee began full operations in April, it has diligently fulfilled its role and worked to establish itself as a trusted public content review body.
He highlighted the committee's efforts to enhance public responsibility in broadcasting and protect the rights of viewers and consumers. Koh noted, "While respecting the freedom and independence of broadcasting, we ensure that broadcasts handle facts accurately and objectively, fulfilling their social responsibilities. We are focused on protecting children and adolescents from sensational and violent content, as well as preventing viewer and consumer harm caused by excessive commercialization and false, exaggerated, or deceptive advertising."
Koh also mentioned ongoing efforts to address illegal and harmful information online. He stated, "Digital sexual crime information, such as illegal filming and deepfake sexual abuse videos, can severely disrupt victims' daily lives and lead to repeated victimization. Our committee is actively responding to the distribution of illegal information through continuous monitoring and prompt reviews, while strengthening cooperation with relevant agencies and domestic and international businesses to minimize the spread of harm."
He added that efforts are underway to enhance the effectiveness of removing and blocking illegal information distributed through overseas platforms by expanding international cooperation and collaboration with service providers.
Additionally, Koh emphasized the need to reorganize the related organizational structure as the committee expands electronic reviews and dispute resolution functions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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