Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection — Article 23-4 (Suspension of identity verification services and revocation of designation of identification service agencies)

(1) When an identity verification agency falls under any of the following, the Korea Media and Communications Commission may order full or partial suspension of its identity verification service for a specified period of up to 6 months or revoke the designation of the identity verification agency; provided, in cases falling under subparagraph 1 or 2, the Korea Media and Communications Commission shall revoke the designation of the identity verification agency: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>

1. Where the identity verification agency is designated by fraud or other improper means;

2. Where a person who has received an order to suspend the identity verification service fails to suspend such service in violation of the order;

3. Where a person fails to start the identity verification service within 6 months from the date of designation, or has temporarily discontinued the service for at least 6 consecutive months;

4. Where the identification service agency no longer meets the standards for designation pursuant to Article 23-3 (4).

(2) Standards and procedures for disposition granted under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Added on Apr. 5, 2011]