{
  "id": 3882542,
  "title": "Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/korea-enacts-tough-new-rules-to-crack-down-on-ticket-scalping-3882542",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260828/korea-enacts-tough-new-rules-to-crack-down-on-ticket-scalping"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean government has introduced stringent new regulations aimed at curbing ticket scalping for live events and sports matches. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the enforcement rules on Friday, following their approval by the Cabinet on August 18. These new measures were a direct result of recent legislative changes to the Performance Act and the National Sports Promotion Act, which were approved by the National Assembly in February.\n\nThe revised legal framework explicitly prohibits fraudulent ticket purchases and unauthorized resale of tickets. Importantly, the ban applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they employ automated software to rapidly purchase digital tickets or if they perform the task manually. This eliminates a previous legal loophole that had allowed scalpers to evade penalties based on their method of ticket acquisition.\n\nUnder the new rules, ticket sellers and resale platforms are obligated to implement comprehensive compliance mechanisms. These entities must verify the identities of all users, establish active reporting systems, and impose restrictions to prevent illicit ticket purchases.",
  "summary": "In a major step to safeguard fair access to live entertainment and athletic events, Korea has enacted strict new enforcement rules designed to eradicate ticket scalping across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that the updated regulations officially took effect on Friday, following final Cabinet approval on Aug. 18. The milestone measures flesh out landmark…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/korea-enacts-tough-new-rules-to-crack-down-on-ticket-scalping",
        "published": "2026-08-28T03:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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