South Korea's Network Act doesn't discriminate against US companies, KMCC says
( August 7, 2026, 07:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s revised Network Act does not contain provisions that discriminate against US companies, the country’s communications regulator said in response to a letter from Republican members of the US House Judiciary Committee, which raised concerns that the law could penalize US companies and their users over online expression. The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Friday that the revised law was introduced to address social harms arising from changes in the digital environment and strengthen user protections. The KMCC said it will work with other government agencies to explain to the US House Judiciary Committee the purpose of the legislation and its expected effects.The statement follows (in Korean)....
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