U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks during a roundtable on education at the Department of Justice in Washington, June 11. UPI-Yonhap
The Korean government rejected concerns raised by U.S. Republican lawmakers over the country’s revised Information and Communication Network Act, Friday, pushing back against accusations that the law threatens online speech and discriminates against American companies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the legislation was introduced to address problems arising from changes in the digital environment and strengthen protections for users.
“The legislation does not contain any provisions that discriminate against U.S. companies,” the ministry said.
The government will work with relevant ministries to “actively explain the purpose and effects of the legislation” to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, it added.
