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South Korea's SNS Regulation Law - Coggle Diagram
South Korea's
SNS Regulation Law
Overseas SNS
Regulation Laws
Canada
: Platform operators must notify and minimize risks that could cause harm to users and ensure that harmful content can be reported.
: Child sexual exploitation, sexual violence content, and sexually explicit content posted without consent must be removed within 24 hours.
: The government must establish a 'Digital Safety Committee' consisting of five members and operate an ombudsman for monitoring and victim relief.
[Advantages]
Promotes socially responsible corporate behavior.
[
Disadvantages]
Strict regulations may place a burden on business operations.
Uncertainty may exist in terms of law enforcement and implementation.
Taiwan
: Minors under the age of 18 should not continuously use digital devices, and children and adolescents must take breaks every 30 minutes when using smart devices. Parents who fail to manage this will be subject to fines.
[Advantages]
Ensures youth safety and provides a healthy online environment.
Gives parents and guardians a way to monitor their children’s online activities.
[Disadvantages}
Filtering accuracy may be compromised due to technical issues.
Uncertainty exists regarding the law’s enforcement and compliance.
China
: Limit internet gaming for minors under 18 years old on weekdays and allow only one hour of gaming per day on Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
[Advantages]
Prevents youth addiction and promotes healthy internet usage.
Provides strong measures against socially harmful content.
[Disadvantages]
May infringe on freedom of expression and individual rights.
Excessive regulation could negatively impact youth social development.
Britain
: In Australia, the 'digital pause' policy is implemented, where students' smartphones are collected upon arrival at school and returned to them at the end of the school day.
[Advantages]
Establishes clear accountability and legal standards for platforms.
[Disadvantages]
Ambiguity in the scope and definitions of regulations may allow for varied interpretations.
France
: Smart device use is completely banned in elementary and secondary schools, and students are not allowed to use smart devices during class as well as during breaks.
: Additionally, there are discussions about a policy that would prohibit those under 13 from using smartphones and prevent those under 18 from accessing social media.
[Advantages]
Enhances youth protection by reducing exposure to harmful content.
Provides tools for parents and guardians to monitor youth online activities.
[Disadvantages]
Overly strict regulations may limit youth’s freedom of expression and access to information.
Effectiveness of the age verification system is questioned.
USA
: Prohibit minors under the age of 16 from creating new accounts and close existing accounts identified as belonging to users under 16.
: Companies are not allowed to send notifications to children under the age of 18 during school hours on weekdays, from 8 AM to 3 PM, from September to May, as well as during sleep hours from midnight to 6 AM.
[Advantages]
Strengthens data protection and privacy, enhancing youth safety.
Holds platforms accountable, fostering a safer online environment.
[Disadvantages]
Lack of consistency across states makes the regulations complex.
Regulations may hinder business innovation.
Reason for choosing this topic.
Risks and resulting harm faced by children and adolescents in the digital environment are steadily increasing.
I have always dreamed of becoming a juvenile court judge and have a strong interest in social issues related to youth, as well as the policies and systems designed to address them.
in an article we read in class, I learned that many countries around the world are implementing social media regulations to protect youth, not just Korea.
I believe it would be meaningful to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the laws in different countries to propose a social media regulation that fits Korea’s needs.
The New South Korean SNS Regulation Law
"Youth Digital Safety and Rights Protection Act"
Strengthening Youth Digital Literacy:
Schools can teach digital literacy and safe usage, helping youth responsibly engage with SNS without reliance solely on regulation.
Regular Law Review
: Adapting the law to the rapidly evolving digital landscape ensures sustained effectiveness and relevance.
Age-based Time Limits
: For minors under 13, limit SNS usage to 1 hour per day, and for those aged 14–18, restrict usage to 2 hours per day.
With parental consent, SNS usage may be extended for educational or school purposes.
Mandatory Youth Mode
: For accounts of minors under 18, Youth Mode is set as the
default. In this mode, harmful content filtering, comment restrictions, and algorithm limitations are applied.
Algorithm Transparency and Recommendation Limits
: SNS platforms must prevent certain content (e.g., diet or sexual content) from being recommended to accounts of minors under 18 by setting algorithm restrictions.
Break Notifications Every 30 Minutes
: Adolescents are not allowed to use SNS continuously for more than 30 minutes; a break notification appears every 30 minutes of usage.
Parental Control and Reporting System
: Parents receive monthly reports on their child’s SNS usage time and main activities, with options to monitor usage settings.
Reporting and Immediate Action System
: Harmful content reported by a minor must be removed by the platform within 24 hours, with immediate corrective actions required.
Fines and Penalties for Violations
: Platform operators who violate regulations may be fined up to 6% of their annual revenue, with repeated violations subject to service suspension.
South Korea's New SNS Regulation Law
(before it was enacted)
Minors under the age of 16 are prohibited from creating new accounts on social media platforms.
Existing accounts identified as belonging to users under 16 will be closed.
An algorithm will filter content that may be harmful to youth, with an active monitoring system to ensure this content is not accessible to younger users.
South Korea's SNS Regulation Law
[Positive]
Parents and citizens view this legislation favorably, as it aims to enhance the safety of youth, particularly by protecting them from harmful content.
By holding platform operators accountable for youth protection, this law encourages companies to take on a greater level of social responsibility.
[Negative]
Some argue that the law is overly restrictive and may limit the free expression and access to information for youth.
There are concerns about the technical feasibility of age verification and harmful content filtering systems. Questions have been raised about whether age verification can be reliably enforced, and technical challenges may impede effective implementation.
Operators of social media platforms are concerned about the costs and resources required to establish systems that comply with the new regulations.
Excessive regulation on SNS usage could limit young people's opportunities for information exploration and social interaction.
Issues related to youth's use of social media today
Concerns Over Youth Mental Health : Excessive SNS use leads to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Online Safety and Exposure to Harmful Content : Increased risk of exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying for youth.
Bias and Manipulative Potential of Algorithms : Algorithms may expose youth to biased content, shaping narrow perspectives.
Data Collection and Privacy Concerns : Increased risk of youth data being commercially exploited