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A Study of Internet Content Regulation in South Korea

국내 통신심의 제도 개선에 관한 연구

  • Received : 2023.05.11
  • Accepted : 2023.06.05
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

The recent Internet environment demands a new approach to Internet content regulation. The need for regulation on the Internet has been recognized due to the rise of digital sex crimes, illegal information such as drugs and suicide, fake news, hate speech, false consumer reviews, and harmful content for young people. This article attempts to analyze the legislative, judicial, and administrative aspects of Internet content regulation in Korea. It covers the current status and characteristics of the Internet content regulation law, the judicial judgment on KCSC's communications deliberation and regulation, and the process and characteristics of KCSC's communications deliberation. Problems in Korea's communications deliberation system were addressed through legislative, judicial, and administrative approaches. This article concludes with policy suggestions for improving Internet content regulation in Korea.

최근 인터넷 환경은 인터넷 내용규제에 대한 새로운 접근을 요구한다. 헌법재판소가 인터넷을 가장 참여적인 시장으로 표현촉진적인 매체라고 정의한 지 20여년이 흘렀다. 그 동안 인터넷에서는 디지털성범죄, 마약, 자살정보, 악성댓글, 혐오표현, 가짜뉴스 등 표현의 자유로만 설명할 수 없는 다양한 문제들이 등장했다. 통신심의 제도에 대한 논의가 중요한 이유이다. 본고는 국내 통신심의 제도에 대한 입법적 분석, 사법적 분석, 행정적 분석을 시도한다. 통신심의 법률 현황과 특징은 무엇인지, 통신심의에 대한 사법부의 판단은 어떠한지, 실제 통신심의의 운영과정과 특징은 무엇인지 분석하였다. 입법적, 사법적, 행정적 접근을 통해 국내 통신심의 제도의 문제점을 총체적으로 다루었다. 이를 통해 국내 통신심의 제도 개선을 위한 정책적 제언을 도출하였다.

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