26 22. The Review of Acts of Expression on the Internet by Administrative Agencies Since cyber crime and violence is increasing due to active Internet usage, the Government newly established an Individual Identification System in order to secure user responsibility as well as provide measures for remedies against damages (para 288). In 2010, the NHRCK advised to stop the Korea Communications Standards Commission’s review of acts of expression on the Internet and illustrated the need to transfer the current review function of the Korea Communications Standards Commission to a civil independent organization free of unfair political, commercial and other influences. After a mission to Korea in 2010, a UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression remarked during his 2011 visit and in his investigation report that freedom of expression on the Internet is not ensured in Korea. Questions Does the Government have measures for institutional improvement regarding reviews on acts of expression on the Internet in order to widely ensure freedom of expression? Does the Government have plans to accept the recommendation of the NHRCK to stop the government agencies from reviewing acts of expression on the Internet and to transfer the current review function to a free civil independent organization?

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