Kim Tae-kyu, the acting chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission, explained on the 3rd, "Please faithfully implement measures to prevent harmful information such as deepfake digital sex crimes and illegal spam, so that the public can feel the effects in their daily lives."
During a New Year’s meeting held at the Government Complex Gwacheon, Kim noted to the staff, "We must focus on policies prioritizing the people's livelihood and promote our work accordingly." Kim also elaborated on the need to monitor the market and improve systems concerning dark patterns designed to deceive users online, and emphasized that the discomfort and damage to users from subscription cancellations on major platforms should also be examined.
Kim further emphasized the importance of creating a media environment trusted by the public by proposing new norms for online services and establishing integrated media legislation, as well as implementing practical measures to enhance competition in the telecommunications market following the abolition of the Device Distribution Act.
After offering condolences to the victims and families of the Jeju Air disaster, he remarked, "We must ensure that essential disaster information is provided quickly and accurately to the public in preparation for disasters that are becoming more frequent due to social calamities, typhoons, wildfires, and climate change."
Kim also remarked on the prolonged one-person system at the Korea Communications Commission, seemingly mindful of the ongoing political situation, stating, "Even in the face of immediate difficulties, please carry out what each of you can do unwaveringly from your respective positions." Before the New Year’s meeting, Kim and the commission's executives visited the National Cemetery in Seoul to pay their respects.