The Broadcasting Media and Communications Committee (BMCC) and the Broadcasting Media and Communications Review Committee (BMCRC) announced plans to establish a youth protection system against provocative short-form dramas.
On October 12, Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMCC, stated during a national audit at the National Assembly's Science and Technology Committee, "We will carefully examine the investigation methods for short-form dramas and work with relevant agencies to create a system to protect youth from provocative content."
During the session, Lee Jeong-heon, a member of the Democratic Party, pointed out that while short-form dramas are emerging as a new content area, the youth protection system is not adequately implemented. He noted, "The top provider of domestic short-form dramas is DramaBox, followed by DramaWave, which is based in Singapore and thus excluded from youth protection responsibilities."
Lee emphasized, "Provocative short-form drama videos are being exposed to youth because they are not classified as inappropriate for viewing, highlighting the need for protective measures." He added, "Despite the high intensity of the content and provocative advertisements, the BMCRC has not conducted reviews."
In response, Ko Kwang-heon, chairman of the BMCRC, stated, "We will establish a focused monitoring period for short-form dramas and conduct concentrated reviews."
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