US Republicans raise concerns about South Korea's Network Act over online speech
( August 7, 2026, 02:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US House Judiciary Committee members raised concerns about South Korea’s recent amendments to the Information and Communications Network Act that they say could have significant impact on US tech companies and online speech. The members, including House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, sent a letter to Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the Korea Media and Communications Commission, arguing that the revised law allows South Korean courts and regulators to penalize US companies and their users for speech that would be protected under the US Constitution. The Republicans argued that the law resembles the EU’s Digital Services Act and represents another example of foreign governments using misinformation laws to exert control over online speech. The statement follows, and the letter is attached. ...
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