South Korea's Broadcasting Commission Chief Candidate Wants to Limit Social Media for Teens

JAKARTA - The candidate for head of the South Korean Broadcasting and Media Commission, Kim Jong-cheol, seems to be inspired by social media rules in Australia. He plans to impose similar restrictions on teenagers.

This means that if Kim is elected, he will limit social media for children who are still minors. According to him, this restriction effort is a top priority in protecting the country's young generation.

The plan to restrict access to social media was presented at a hearing, as reported by the Economic Times. Initially, Kim Jong-cheol said that the commission's main mission is to ensure that the communication environment remains safe, free, and orderly.

When asked whether the government would consider restricting the use of age-based social media, Kim answered 'yes' firmly. He also referred to the ban on social media under 16 years of age that Australia has just implemented.

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"I believe we have to do it, of course," Kim replied, quoted on Tuesday, December 16. This view is in line with growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young generations.

Kim Jong-cheol emphasized that protecting adolescents in the digital context is very important. Therefore, Kim is determined to carry out all his work by prioritizing the protection aspect.

"I believe protecting young people in that aspect is an important and primary goal and I intend to carry out this work with that in mind," Kim said.