South Korea
South Korea’s Fake News Law Puts a Price on Online Speech
Washington calls it censorship, the opposition calls it a gag law, and the ruling party calls it protection.
Apple Expands Age Verification to Singapore & South Korea
Apple now requires adults in Singapore and South Korea to hand over government IDs or financial credentials just to download apps they’ve been buying freely for years.
Korean President Vows Harsh Penalties for “Hate Speech” and “Misinformation”
His crackdown on “falsehoods” may reveal less about public morality than about who gets to define the truth in modern Korea.
Meta to Use AI Chatbot Conversations for Ad Targeting
Meta is turning casual chats into ad fuel, folding dinner tips and small talk into the same profiling engine that already knows what you scroll past at 2 a.m.
MembersThe Kill Switch You Forgot to Plan For
Even the privacy-first brands play bouncer when the right acronym knocks.
Rumble Unveils 2025 Creator Program
Rumble’s new payout model rewards creators based on watch time, new signups, and premium subscriptions, redefining how online content is monetized.
Samsung Signs Up To Assist With CBDC Rollouts
Central control in Korea.
South Korea plots digital ID system
Blockchain-based.
New report shows the “staggering” extent of Apple’s App Store censorship
A lot of it is to please governments.
Apple ignoring South Korea’s App Store law suggests it only complies with laws that support its profits
Apple was ordered to allow for alternative payment processors.
Korea fines Facebook and Netflix for privacy invasions, gives Google a warning
Facebook used facial recognition without user consent.