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U.S. Urges South Korea to Avoid Disproportionate Burdens on Firms Under Revised Network Act
A State Department spokesperson on July 9 called on South Korea not to impose excessive requirements on U.S. companies as enforcement of the revised network act begins. The remarks cited concerns over content regulation and free speech.
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A U.S. State Department spokesperson on July 9 urged South Korea not to impose disproportionate burdens on American firms under its revised network act. The comments came as South Korea began implementing the revision this week.
The spokesperson expressed significant concerns that the law could enable excessive content regulation and undermine free speech. South Korea's National Assembly passed the act in late 2025.S.
Companies, nor use implementation as a mechanism to demand censorship of free speech," the spokesperson said. The official added that the United States remains dedicated to working with South Korea to promote a free and open digital environment for all. Continued dialogue with U.S.
Technology companies is expected to ensure implementation does not chill free speech, the spokesperson stated. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers visited South Korea in April and found officials engaged and knowledgeable on the risks that vaguely drafted provisions can lead platforms to over-censor speech.
