Global Youth Protection Standards Needed Now South Korea's media regulator has issued a call for global consistency in protecting young users from addictive social media features, following landmark settlements between Meta and US states.
The proposed measures, which include usage limits, age verification, and hiding likes, should be the norm worldwide.
The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) statement comes as South Korea considers laws to restrict social media use and algorithms for under 19s, amid growing concerns about screen time and youth mental health.