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Revised Information and Communications Network Act Sparks Free Speech Concerns
New law's vague standards and harsh penalties risk chilling online criticism.
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- South Korea's revised Information and Communications Network Act, effective today, faces controversy over potential impacts on freedom of expression.
- The law imposes punitive damages for disseminating 'false or fabricated information' and allows significant administrative penalties, raising concerns about abuse and self-censorship.
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South Korea's revised Information and Communications Network Act, effective today, faces controversy over potential impacts on freedom of expression. The law imposes punitive damages for disseminating 'false or fabricated information' and allows significant administrative penalties, raising concerns about abuse and self-censorship.
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