Meta said on the 26th that it will expand and introduce "Teen Accounts" to Facebook and Messenger worldwide, including Korea, to strengthen online safety for teens.
Meta first introduced teen accounts on Instagram last year, and 97% of teen users worldwide currently keep the default protection settings. With this expansion, the same protections will apply on Facebook and Messenger.
Teen accounts are for users ages 14 to 18, automatically limit who they can chat with and the range of content exposure, and provide features to manage app usage time. They are also designed so parents can more confidently keep an eye on their children's online experiences.
Lee Seul-gi, director of public policy at Meta Korea, said, "Meta is exploring various ways to help teens use apps safely," and added, "Teen accounts will benefit both parents and teens."
Starting this week, it will be rolled out in phases not only to newly registered teens but also to existing teen users.