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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?