Kim Jong-chol outlines phased plan to limit under-19 algorithm exposure

During the policy briefing, Commissioner Kim Jong‑chol explained that the proposed framework will be rolled out in phases. The first phase blocks account creation for children younger than 14. The second phase introduces a set of technical standards for platforms to restrict algorithmic recommendations that push addictive content to users aged 14‑19. Kim noted that similar age‑based restrictions have been tried before, referencing the 2011 shutdown law for online gaming, which was later repealed after legal challenges. He stressed that any new regulation must be balanced, protecting young users while respecting constitutional rights and the digital economy.