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South Korea age-verification & online ID laws

Proposed Social-media age-verification bills (7 proposals)

South Korea has introduced about seven bills on youth social-media use -- ranging from barring under-14s to parental consent for under-16s -- but is leaning toward graduated restrictions rather than an outright ban, mindful of its earlier, repealed gaming "shutdown law."

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Proposed
Bill / statute
Social-media age-verification bills (7 proposals)
Status
Proposed bill (not yet law)

South Korea has introduced about seven bills on youth social-media use -- ranging from barring under-14s to parental consent for under-16s -- but is leaning toward graduated restrictions rather than an outright ban, mindful of its earlier, repealed gaming "shutdown law."

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2025Multiple social-media age-verification bills introduced
  • Jan 1, 2026Proposed

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Frequently asked questions

Does South Korea require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Social-media age-verification bills (7 proposals) is proposed. South Korea has introduced about seven bills on youth social-media use -- ranging from barring under-14s to parental consent for under-16s -- but is leaning toward graduated restrictions rather than an outright ban, mindful of its earlier, repealed gaming "sh...

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