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Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection — Article 50-6 (Distribution of software designed to block transmission of advertising information for profit-making purpose)

정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률 제50조의6

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-10-01. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

(1) The Korea Media and Communications Commission may develop and distribute software or computer programs designed for addressees to conveniently block or report any advertising information for profit-making purpose when it is transmitted in violation of Article 50. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>

(2) The Korea Media and Communications Commission may provide necessary support to related public agencies, corporations, organizations, or similar for facilitating the development and distribution of software or computer programs for blocking or reporting transmission under paragraph (1). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>

(3) If telecommunications services rendered by a provider of information and communications services are used in transmitting advertising information for profit-making purpose in violation of Article 50, the Korea Media and Communications Commission may recommend the provider of information and communications services to take necessary measures, such as development of technology, education, and public relations activities to protect addressees. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>

(4) The method of the development and distribution under paragraph (1) and the matters necessary for the support under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 13, 2008]

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