Chairperson nominee Kim Jong-cheol of the Korea Media and Communications Commission on the 16th emphasized the promotion of the broadcasting and media industry and a zero-tolerance principle on false and manipulated information at a confirmation hearing of the National Assembly's Science. ICT. Broadcasting. and Communications Committee.
Kim said, "We will apply a zero-tolerance principle to false and manipulated information and illegal content such as drugs and sexual exploitation materials," adding that he would review restrictions on the use of social media to protect youths. He added, "Protecting youths is an important task," and said Korea should adopt Australia's policy blocking social media use by children and youths under 16.
Kim also noted, "We will introduce AI and digital technology into the broadcasting and media sector to boost efficiency and support broadcasting content corporations in expanding overseas," pledging to improve outdated regulations for industrial innovation. He added, "We will prevent unfair practices by digital platform operators and harm to users, and strengthen the public interest in the broadcasting, media, and communications sector."
To promote the broadcasting and media industry, Kim said, "We will improve unnecessary regulations and create an environment where all people and members of the media ecosystem can communicate freely and safely." He also said he plans to reexamine the mandate and funding of public broadcasters and contribute to expanding infrastructure to strengthen universal media access for all.