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so-called 'n-bang prevention law' passed the permanent standing of the National Assembly today (7th). In order to prevent the distribution of digital sexual exploitation, it imposes responsibilities on information and communication providers such as portal companies, and the industry also complains.

Reporter Kim Min-jung.

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The core of the 'n-bang' prevention law that passed the National Assembly's Science and Technology Information and Communication Committee today is that it is responsible for preventing the distribution of digital sexual exploitation to information and communication providers.

Portal companies, etc. are subject to the obligation to delete and block digital sexual exploitation, etc.

In addition, the “Transparency Report” containing the number of digital sexual exploitation reports and the result of processing was required to be submitted to the Korea Communications Commission every year.

Businesses that do not fulfill this duty to prevent distribution are subject to imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 100 million won, and if they do not intentionally delete sexual exploitation, 3% of sales are charged as a fine.

However, the provision that allows the Korea Communications Commission to conduct on-site inspections for businesses that have submitted insolvency or false reports has been omitted.

[Han Sang-hyuk / Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission: I think that a supplementary measure should be prepared as to what to do if you submit stale data.]

If it affects the domestic market or users, this law can also be applied to overseas operators. 'Offshore regulations' were also included.

In the industry, there is a voice.

In order to prevent the distribution of sexual exploitation, it is necessary to inspect all photos and videos in real time, but there is no such technology.

It also claims that it may violate the privacy laws, such as privacy infringement, and it is noted that it will be able to complete the remaining legislative proceedings within the session of the 20th National Assembly.

In today's over-defense, a law was passed that would allow global content providers, such as Netflix, to pay Internet network fees.

In addition, as the amendment to the Electronic Signature Act crossed the threshold of the standing committee, it was also beginning to revoke the exclusive effect of the official certificate, which was President Moon Jae-in's presidential election.

(Video coverage: Hyunsang Kim · Seunghwan Lee, Video editing: Hyeyoung Choi)