South Korea’s media watchdog sent a reply letter Thursday to Republican U.S. House lawmakers over concerns about the revised Network Act. The KMCC said the amendment does not disproportionately target American companies and will apply equally to domestic and foreign firms. It said the change is meant to address social harms in the digital landscape and protect platform users, while also safeguarding media freedom. The watchdog said it is open to further briefing if Washington lawmakers request it.
Kim Jong-cheol, president of the Korea Media Communications Commission, presides over a meeting at the government complex in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Aug. 12. Yonhap
Korea's media watchdog said Thursday it sent a reply letter to Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives explaining that the revision to the Network Act does not disproportionately target American companies.
The letter was signed in the name of the KMCC Chairman Kim Jong-cheol and written under the consultation of relevant ministries, according to the media watchdog.
The KMCC defended the amendment, saying that the legislative upgrade is aimed at addressing social harms caused by changes in the digital landscape and strengthening protection for platform users.
