Government, speeding up transition subsidies… Telecommunications company, “It will be implemented on the 16th”
Computer network verification not completed… Confusion between distributors and consumers is inevitable. Fair Trade Commission continues investigation into sales incentive collusion… The burden of policy mismatch still persists Consumer discrimination controversy… Benefits only to number portability subscribers The manufacturer is also dissatisfied… Waiting demand spreads due to size of subsidy If you change your carrier, […]
User protection evaluated by the Korea Communications Commission SKT·LG U+ ‘very good’… Apple ranked last for 6 years in a row
Kim Hong-il, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, is presiding over the 14th meeting of the Korea Communications Commission held at the Gwacheon Government Complex on the 13th to decide on the enactment and amendment of related notices in accordance with the revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Single Communication Act. [사진=연합뉴스] SK Telecom […]
Korea Communications Commission Imposes Correction Order and Fine on Twitch for Violating Telecommunications Business Act
A correction order and a fine of 435 million won were imposed on Twitch, a global game streaming site that decided to withdraw from its Korean business. In addition, a fine of 15 million won was given for failing to take technical measures to prevent the distribution of illegally filmed videos. On the 23rd, the […]
The Repeal of the Device Classification Act (Dantong Act): A Dig Into History and Implications
Ahead of the general election, the repeal of the Device Classification Act (Dantong Act) suddenly emerged as a key ‘people’s livelihood task’ for the Yoon Seok-yeol government. On the 22nd, Yoon Seok-yeol’s government announced the repeal of the Single Tong Act as a deregulation policy for the people’s livelihood. Kim Hong-il, Chairman of the Korea […]
Korea Communications Commission Examines Major OTT Companies
◀ Anchor ▶ I will look at the newspaper this morning. ◀ Anchor ▶ Let’s first look at the article that the Korea Communications Commission began to examine the status of major OTT companies such as YouTube and Netflix as they continue to increase their rates. ◀ Anchor ▶ This is the Hankyoreh newspaper. ◀ […]
Korean Communications Commission Chairman Resigns, Impeachment Bill Approved
Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission Resigns Yesterday, Lee Dong-kwan, the Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, resigned in the face of the National Assembly impeachment Bill. This resignation leaves only one standing member on the Korea Communications Commission, following President Yoon Seok-yeol’s immediate acceptance of the Chairman’s decision. Impeachment Bill Approval and Resignation Former […]
Controversy Surrounds Transfer of North Korean Tunnel Technology to Hamas
Israeli Security Group: North Korean Tunnel Technology Likely Transferred to Hamas An Israeli security group has raised concerns about the potential transfer of North Korean tunneling technology to the Palestinian armed group Hamas. It is believed that this technology may have been passed to Hamas through the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Hezbollah, previously known for […]
Criticism and Controversies Surrounding the Closure of ‘Fact Check Net’ Due to Budget Issues
Political Bias and Lack of Objectivity Led to Shutdown of ‘Fact Check Net’ Inadequate Funding Forces Voluntary Closure of Fact Checking Platform In a meeting held at the Mok-dong Broadcasting Center in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, the launch of ‘Fact Check Net’ was announced in 2021. This platform, created with the support of the Korea Communications Commission, […]
Lee Dong-gwan, Korea Communications Commission, speed of public broadcasting and portal news reform
On the 25th, President Yoon Seok-yeol approved the appointment of Lee Dong-gwan as chairman of the Korea Communications Commission. At the confirmation hearing on the 18th, Lee Dong-kwan, then candidate for the Korea Communications Commission, is attending and answering questions from lawmakers. [사진=유대길 기자 dbeorlf123@ajunews.com] As President Yoon Seok-yeol approved the appointment of Lee Dong-gwan […]
The Korea Communications Commission Dismisses Directors of MBC and KBS, Prompting Controversy
**Korea Communications Commission Reshuffles Public Broadcasting Board** In a meeting held by the Korea Communications Commission, chairman Kwon Tae-sun of the Association for the Promotion of Broadcast Culture, MBC’s largest shareholder, was dismissed. The meeting, attended only by two recommended members from the government and the ruling party, concluded the official schedule of the 5th […]
