South Korea Media Regulator Calls Globally for Meta's Youth Protection Measures

The South Korean media regulator announced that the protective measures proposed by Meta to limit addictive features for young users should be applied globally. The Seoul administration is working on stricter rules for minors on social media.

Expectation for Global Implementation

South Korea's media regulator emphasized that social media platforms must assume greater responsibility in protecting children and youth. The agency drew attention to the importance of implementing the new measures introduced by Meta on a global scale.

Meta's New Protection Package

Following settlements in the United States, Meta had agreed to make a series of changes on Facebook and Instagram, such as usage time limits, notification restrictions, and stronger age verification tools.

The proposed remedial measures include limiting algorithm-based content recommendations, hiding engagement metrics such as likes, and reducing notifications designed to keep users on the platform.

Legal Regulations in Parliament

There are seven different legislative bills in the South Korean national parliament aimed at increasing the online safety of youth. The regulatory body announced its support for efforts to advance these legislative bills.

In a policy briefing held in July, it was stated that gradual restrictions on social media use by minors are being examined.

Restrictions for Age Groups

Among the proposals under discussion is restricting social media access for users under the age of 14. Additionally, it is planned to limit algorithmic features that may encourage excessive use for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19.