Media watchdog sends letter to US lawmakers over Network Act pushback
Korea's media watchdog said Thursday it sent a reply letter to Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives explaining that the revision to the Network Act does not disproportionately target American companies. The letter was signed in the name of the KMCC Chairman Kim Jong-cheol and written under the consultation of relevant ministries, according to the media watchdog. The KMCC…
South Korea's media watchdog has responded to pushback from U.S. lawmakers over a proposed revision to the Network Act. The Korea Multimedia Policy Commission (KMCC) has sent a letter to Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives, clarifying that the amendment does not unduly target American companies. The KMCC defended the change, stating that it aims to tackle social issues arising from the evolving digital landscape while safeguarding platform users.
The organization emphasized that the new standards will apply equally to domestic and foreign firms, and that protections for media outlets' freedom of speech are also outlined in the revision. The KMCC is willing to offer additional explanation if requested by lawmakers in Washington. This follows a letter from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Jim Jordan, expressing concerns about the South Korean revision earlier this month.
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