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Preventing Rights Infringement on Information and Communications Networks
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., Article 44 (Protection of Rights on Information and Communications Networks)
① Users shall not distribute information on information and communications networks that infringes upon the rights of others, such as privacy violations or defamation.
② Information and communications service providers shall endeavor to prevent the distribution of information under Paragraph 1 on the information and communications networks they operate or manage.
Deletion and Temporary Measures for Infringing Content
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., Article 44-2 (Request for Deletion of Information, etc.)
① If a person's rights, such as privacy or reputation, are infringed by information provided for public disclosure through an information and communications network, the victim may request the information and communications service provider that processed the information to delete it or post a rebuttal (hereinafter referred to as "deletion, etc.") by substantiating the infringement. In such cases, the person requesting deletion, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "applicant") may designate a means to be notified of the progress and results, such as text message or email, and the person who posted the information (hereinafter referred to as the "poster") may pre-designate a means to be notified of the measures taken under Paragraph 2, such as text message or email. <Amended Mar. 22, 2016; Jan. 3, 2023>
④ Notwithstanding a request for deletion under Paragraph 1, if it is difficult to determine whether rights have been infringed or if a dispute is expected between interested parties, the information and communications service provider may take measures to temporarily block access to the information (hereinafter referred to as "temporary measures"). In such cases, the period for temporary measures shall not exceed 30 days.
Deletion and Temporary Measures for Infringing Content
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., Article 44-2 (Request for Deletion of Information, etc.)
① If a person's rights, such as privacy or reputation, are infringed by information provided for public disclosure through an information and communications network, the victim may request the information and communications service provider that processed the information to delete it or post a rebuttal (hereinafter referred to as "deletion, etc.") by substantiating the infringement. In such cases, the person requesting deletion, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "applicant") may designate a means to be notified of the progress and results, such as text message or email, and the person who posted the information (hereinafter referred to as the "poster") may pre-designate a means to be notified of the measures taken under Paragraph 2, such as text message or email. <Amended Mar. 22, 2016; Jan. 3, 2023>
④ Notwithstanding a request for deletion under Paragraph 1, if it is difficult to determine whether rights have been infringed or if a dispute is expected between interested parties, the information and communications service provider may take measures to temporarily block access to the information (hereinafter referred to as "temporary measures"). In such cases, the period for temporary measures shall not exceed 30 days.
Cyber Defamation
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., Article 70 (Penal Provisions)
① Any person who publicly reveals facts through an information and communications network with the intent to defame another person shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or by a fine not exceeding 30 million won.
② Any person who publicly reveals false facts through an information and communications network with the intent to defame another person shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years, suspension of qualifications for not more than 10 years, or a fine not exceeding 70 million won.
Voluntary Temporary Measures by Platforms
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., Article 44-3 (Voluntary Temporary Measures)
① An information and communications service provider may voluntarily take temporary measures if it recognizes that information distributed on the information and communications network it operates or manages infringes upon the rights of others, such as through privacy violations or defamation.
Laws Regarding Trademark and Logo Infringement
Trademark Act, Article 107 (Right to Demand Injunction against Infringement, etc.)
① A trademark holder or an exclusive licensee may demand that a person who infringes or is likely to infringe upon their rights cease or prevent such infringement.
② When a trademark holder or an exclusive licensee makes a demand under Paragraph 1, they may request the destruction of items that caused the infringement, the removal of facilities used for the infringement, or other necessary measures.
③ If a lawsuit is filed to demand the cessation or prevention of infringement under Paragraph 1, the court may, upon the application of the plaintiff or the complainant (only applicable if a public prosecution has been filed under this Act), order a temporary injunction against the infringing act, the seizure of items used in the infringing act, or other necessary measures. In such cases, the court may require the plaintiff or complainant to provide security.
Deepfake Sexual Content
Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes, Article 14-2 (Distribution, etc. of False Images)
① Any person who edits, synthesizes, or processes (hereinafter referred to as "editing, etc." in this Article) a photograph, video, or audio recording of a person's face, body, or voice (hereinafter referred to as "video, etc." in this Article) against the will of the subject in a manner that may cause sexual desire or shame shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or by a fine not exceeding 50 million won. <Amended Oct. 16, 2024.>
② Any person who distributes, etc. the edited, synthesized, or processed material (hereinafter referred to as "edited material, etc." in this Article) or copies thereof (including copies of copies; hereinafter the same shall apply in this Article) under Paragraph 1, or who distributes, etc. such edited material, etc. or copies thereof against the will of the subject even if it was not against the subject's will at the time of the initial editing, etc., shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years or by a fine not exceeding 50 million won. <Amended Oct. 16, 2024.>