[Breaking] BMCC designates X, TikTok, DC Inside, Naver, Kakao, and 8 others as targets for fake news law

South Korea's Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee (BMCC) has designated eight online platforms as targets for regulation under the country's fake news law. The list includes major global and domestic services, signaling a move to exert greater control over online information dissemination.

Platforms identified for regulation include X, formerly known as Twitter, along with the popular short-form video app TikTok. Domestically, prominent South Korean internet portals Naver and Kakao, as well as the online community forum DC Inside, are also included in the BMCC's regulatory scope. The committee has not yet specified the exact criteria for 'fake news' or the penalties associated with violations.

Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMCC, made the announcement during a press conference held six months into his tenure. The committee's move is expected to draw attention from both domestic users and international tech companies concerned about content moderation policies and freedom of expression online.

The designation of these platforms suggests a broad approach to combating misinformation, encompassing social media, video sharing, and online communities. Further details on the implementation and scope of these regulations are anticipated.