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By Attorney NOH UJIN | HANBYOL LAW LLC, Seoul
Korean Broadcasting and OTT Content Quota Regulations for Foreign Media Companies: A Complete Legal Guide
South Korea's media market — home to one of the world's most digitally engaged populations and the engine of Hallyu (Korean Wave) global culture — operates under a sophisticated and evolving regulatory framework for broadcasting and over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. Foreign media companies seeking to distribute content in Korea, launch OTT platforms, co-produce Korean content, or invest in Korean broadcasting entities must navigate a complex web of statutes, content quotas, ownership restrictions, and registration requirements. This guide provides foreign media executives and legal counsel with a comprehensive overview of Korea's broadcasting and OTT regulations as of 2025.
1. The Korean Broadcasting Regulatory Framework
Korea's broadcasting sector is governed by multiple overlapping statutes:
- Broadcasting Act (방송법) — the foundational statute governing terrestrial, cable, satellite, and IPTV broadcasters. Administered by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC, 방송통신위원회).
- Telecommunications Business Act (전기통신사업법, TBA) — classifies and regulates OTT services as "special value-added telecommunications services" (부가통신사업). Administered by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT, 과학기술정보통신부).
- Act on the Improvement of Viewer Convenience (시청자미디어재단법) — viewer rights and media diversity obligations.
- Content Industry Promotion Act (콘텐츠산업진흥법) — defines "content" broadly, provides policy support for K-Content exports.
- Motion Pictures and Video Products Act (영화및비디오물진흥법) — governs theatrical and video product distribution, including foreign content imports.
- Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA, 개인정보보호법) — critical for streaming services that collect viewer data.
2. OTT Platform Registration and Regulatory Classification
Since the 2020 amendments to the Telecommunications Business Act, global OTT services operating in Korea (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, etc.) have been required to register as Special Value-Added Telecommunications Service Providers (부가통신사업자) with MSIT. Key obligations include:
- Registration Requirement: OTT platforms serving Korean users must file a business registration with MSIT. Failure to register can result in fines of up to KRW 30 million (approx. USD 22,000) per violation.
- Stable Transmission Obligation (망이용대가 협상): The 2022 amendment to the TBA introduced obligations for large OTT platforms to enter into network usage fee negotiations with Korean ISPs (SK Broadband case involving Netflix established the precedent). Platforms generating significant traffic on Korean networks may be required to contribute to network maintenance costs.
- Local Language Content: While not currently mandatory for OTT platforms by statute, the KCC's "Platform Comprehensive Plan" (2024) signals that Korean-language content ratios and local content investment obligations may be formalized through future legislation.
- Emergency Technical Measures: OTT platforms must implement technical measures to ensure stable content delivery during network congestion events, consistent with the TBA's network quality obligations.
3. Content Quota Requirements for Broadcasting
Korean broadcasting law imposes detailed content quotas on licensed broadcasters. While these do not currently apply directly to OTT platforms, foreign companies acquiring Korean broadcaster licenses or entering Korean broadcasting JVs must comply:
| Broadcaster Type | Korean Content Quota | Korean Film Quota | Independent Production Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial TV | 60–80% of total broadcast time | 25% of monthly film airtime | 40% of drama/entertainment |
| Cable/Satellite TV | 50–70% | 10–25% depending on channel type | 20–35% |
| IPTV (General PP) | Varies by channel type, 50–80% | 10–25% | 15–35% |
| OTT (as of 2025) | Not yet mandated; under legislative review | N/A | N/A |
The screen quota (스크린쿼터) for Korean theaters mandates that cinemas screen Korean films for at least 73 days per year (reduced from 146 days after the 2006 Korea-US FTA negotiations). This applies to theater chains operating in Korea, including those with foreign ownership.
4. Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Korean Broadcasting
The Broadcasting Act imposes significant foreign ownership caps:
| Broadcaster Type | Maximum Foreign Equity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial Broadcaster (KBS, MBC, SBS equivalents) | 0% (prohibited) | Fully off-limits for foreign direct investment |
| Comprehensive Programming Channel (종합편성채널) | 49% | E.g., JTBC, TV Chosun, MBN, Channel A |
| News Specialty Channel (보도전문채널) | 49% | E.g., YTN, Yonhap News TV |
| General Cable/Satellite Channels | 100% | Subject to KCC license approval |
| OTT Service Providers | No specific cap under current law | May be indirectly restricted by PIPA/network requirements |
Foreign investment in comprehensive programming channels (종편) and news channels triggers review by the Korea Communications Commission, which assesses public interest, media diversity, and ownership structure. Indirect investment through multiple corporate layers is subject to look-through analysis.
5. Content Classification and Ratings
All audiovisual content distributed in Korea — whether through broadcasting or OTT — is subject to content ratings requirements:
- Broadcasting Content: Classified by the KCC into All, 7+, 12+, 15+, and 19+ age ratings.
- Films and VOD: Rated by the Korea Media Rating Board (영상물등급위원회, KMRB). Foreign films must be rated before theatrical or streaming release. Unrated content distribution is prohibited.
- Game and Interactive Content: Rated separately by the Game Rating and Administration Committee (게임물관리위원회, GRAC).
- OTT Self-Rating: The 2024 amendments allow large OTT platforms (meeting revenue thresholds) to conduct self-ratings for certain content categories, subject to KMRB audit.
6. Co-Production Agreements and K-Content Investment
The Korean government actively encourages foreign investment in Korean content production through multiple frameworks:
- Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA, 한국콘텐츠진흥원): Administers co-production funding, content export subsidies, and co-production treaty support. Foreign companies co-producing with Korean partners may apply for KOCCA grants.
- Co-Production Treaties: Korea has bilateral co-production agreements with France, Canada, New Zealand, Italy, Australia, and others. Co-productions under these treaties may qualify as "national content" for quota purposes in both jurisdictions.
- Tax Incentives: Large-budget foreign productions shooting in Korea (budgets exceeding KRW 5 billion) may qualify for a 25–30% cash rebate on Korean-qualifying production expenditures through the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) and KOCCA schemes.
- Intellectual Property: Co-production agreements must carefully allocate IP rights under Korean copyright law, particularly regarding ownership of derivative works, public performance rights, and online transmission rights (공중송신권) under the Copyright Act (저작권법).
7. PIPA Compliance for Streaming Platforms
Streaming services collecting viewing data from Korean users face significant obligations under the 2024 PIPA amendments:
- Consent-Based Data Collection: Viewing behavior data (watch history, preference profiles) constitutes personal information under PIPA and requires informed consent for collection and processing.
- Cross-Border Data Transfer: The 2024 PIPA amendments require OTT platforms to use PIPC-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) when transferring Korean user data to servers outside Korea.
- Right to Erasure: Users have a PIPA-guaranteed right to request deletion of their viewing history and recommendation profiles.
- Breach Notification: Platforms must notify the PIPC within 72 hours of discovering a personal data breach affecting Korean users.
8. Enforcement and Penalties
Korean broadcasting and telecommunications regulators maintain active enforcement programs:
- KCC Administrative Sanctions: Content quota violations by licensed broadcasters can result in license suspension (최장 6개월) or revocation in extreme cases.
- MSIT Fines: OTT platforms failing to register or comply with TBA obligations face fines up to KRW 30 million per violation. For large platforms, repeat violations can result in service restriction orders issued to Korean ISPs (effectively blocking the service).
- KMRB Sanctions: Distributing unrated content or content rated beyond its actual classification can result in criminal charges against platform operators, with penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment or KRW 20 million fines.
📌 Official References
- Korean Law Information Center (법령정보센터)
- Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
- Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
- Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)
- Korea Media Rating Board (KMRB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Does Netflix or another global OTT platform need to register in Korea?
Yes. Since the 2020 TBA amendment, global OTT services providing content to Korean subscribers must register as Special Value-Added Telecommunications Service Providers with MSIT. This applies regardless of whether the platform has a physical entity in Korea. Major platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ have registered. Failure to register can result in fines and, for persistent non-compliance, service-blocking orders via Korean ISPs.
Q2: Are Korean content quotas going to be extended to OTT platforms?
This is actively under legislative debate as of 2025. The KCC and the Korea Creative Content Agency have recommended extending Korean content investment obligations to OTT platforms meeting revenue thresholds (modeled on the EU's AVMSD requiring 30% European content). Legislative proposals circulating in the National Assembly suggest mandatory Korean content investment ratios of 5–20% of Korean revenue for large OTT platforms, but no law has been enacted as of the writing of this article.
Q3: Can a foreign company own a Korean cable television channel?
Yes. Foreign entities may own up to 100% of general cable and satellite channels in Korea, subject to KCC license approval. The KCC evaluates the content plan, financial capacity, technical capability, and public interest alignment of applicants. For comprehensive programming channels (종편) and news channels, foreign ownership is capped at 49% and subject to additional national security and media diversity reviews.
Q4: What is the Korean theater screen quota and how does it work?
Korean cinemas are required to screen Korean films for at least 73 days per year (reduced from 146 following 2006 Korea-US FTA negotiations). Individual cinema operators track their quota compliance. Violations result in administrative fines and potential license restrictions. The screen quota effectively guarantees Korean films a minimum market share in domestic theatrical distribution and is vigorously defended by the Korean film industry.
Q5: How should foreign OTT platforms handle Korean user data?
Korean users' viewing data constitutes personal information under PIPA and requires explicit consent for collection. For cross-border data transfers, platforms must execute PIPC-approved Standard Contractual Clauses with their overseas data processors. Data breach notifications must be made to PIPC within 72 hours. Large platforms with 1 million+ Korean daily active users may be subject to enhanced obligations under the "significant platform" designation in the 2024 PIPA amendments.
Q6: What are the requirements for foreign-produced content to qualify for Korean co-production benefits?
Under Korea's bilateral co-production treaties (with France, Canada, Australia, etc.), productions must meet specific qualifying criteria including minimum co-production investment ratios (typically 20–80% from each country), use of qualified personnel from treaty partner countries, and filming in treaty partner locations. Qualifying co-productions receive "Korean content" status for quota compliance in both jurisdictions and may access local funding bodies (KOCCA grants, KOFIC rebates) in Korea.
Q7: Does a foreign OTT platform need to rate its content under Korean law?
Yes. Content streamed to Korean subscribers that has not been previously rated by the Korea Media Rating Board (KMRB) must either obtain a KMRB rating before streaming or, for platforms meeting the revenue threshold under 2024 regulations, use the approved self-rating system subject to KMRB audit. Streaming unrated content is a legal violation subject to criminal penalties. Most global OTT platforms have established workflows to submit Korean-market content for KMRB rating as part of their localization processes.
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外资媒体企业韩国广播与OTT内容配额法规完全指南
韩国媒体市场拥有全球数字化参与度最高的受众群体之一,也是韩流(Hallyu)全球文化浪潮的引擎。在广播和流媒体OTT服务方面,韩国建立了一套复杂且持续演进的监管体系。希望在韩国发行内容、开展OTT平台业务、联合制作韩国内容或投资韩国广播机构的外资媒体企业,必须应对众多法规、内容配额、所有权限制和注册要求。本指南为外资媒体高管和法律顾问提供截至2025年韩国广播与OTT监管的全面概述。
1. 韩国广播监管框架
韩国广播行业由多部法规共同管辖:
- 《广播法》(방송법)——规范地面、有线、卫星和IPTV广播的基础性法规,由韩国通信委员会(KCC)负责实施
- 《电信事业法》(TBA)——将OTT服务分类为"特殊增值电信服务",由科学技术信息通信部(MSIT)管理
- 《内容产业振兴法》——广泛定义"内容",为韩国内容出口提供政策支持
- 《电影及视频产品法》——规范包括外国内容进口在内的影院和视频产品发行
- 《个人信息保护法》(PIPA)——对收集观众数据的流媒体服务至关重要
2. OTT平台注册与监管分类
自2020年《电信事业法》修订以来,在韩国运营的全球OTT服务(Netflix、Disney+、Apple TV+等)须作为"特殊增值电信服务提供商"向MSIT进行注册备案。主要义务包括:
- 注册要求:服务韩国用户的OTT平台须向MSIT申请业务注册,违规最高可处3000万韩元(约2.2万美元)罚款
- 网络使用费协商义务:2022年TBA修订确立了大型OTT平台须与韩国ISP协商网络使用费的义务(Netflix诉SK宽带案确立先例)
- 技术措施义务:OTT平台须在网络拥塞时实施确保内容稳定传输的技术措施
3. 广播内容配额要求
| 广播机构类型 | 韩国内容配额 | 韩国电影配额 | 独立制作配额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 地面电视 | 总播出时间60-80% | 月度电影播出时间25% | 剧情/娱乐节目40% |
| 有线/卫星电视 | 50-70% | 10-25%(视频道类型而定) | 20-35% |
| IPTV(一般PP) | 50-80%(视频道类型而定) | 10-25% | 15-35% |
| OTT(截至2025年) | 尚未强制规定;立法审议中 | 不适用 | 不适用 |
韩国院线的银幕配额(스크린쿼터)规定影院每年须至少放映韩国电影73天(2006年韩美FTA谈判后从146天降至73天)。
4. 韩国广播业外资所有权限制
| 广播机构类型 | 最高外资持股比例 | 备注 |
|---|---|---|
| 地面广播商(KBS、MBC、SBS同类) | 0%(禁止) | 完全禁止外资直接投资 |
| 综合频道(종합편성채널) | 49% | 如JTBC、TV朝鲜、MBN、Channel A |
| 新闻专业频道 | 49% | 如YTN、联合新闻TV |
| 一般有线/卫星频道 | 100% | 须获KCC许可 |
| OTT服务商 | 现行法律无具体上限 | 可能因PIPA/网络要求受到间接限制 |
5. 常见问题解答(FAQ)
Q1:Netflix等全球OTT平台需要在韩国进行注册吗?
是的。自2020年TBA修订以来,向韩国订阅用户提供内容的全球OTT服务必须作为特殊增值电信服务提供商向MSIT进行注册。这与平台是否在韩国设有实体无关。Netflix、Disney+和Apple TV+等主要平台均已完成注册。
Q2:韩国内容配额是否将扩展至OTT平台?
截至2025年,这一问题正处于积极立法讨论阶段。KCC和韩国内容振兴院建议对达到营收门槛的OTT平台实施韩国内容投资义务(参照欧盟AVMSD要求30%欧洲内容的模式)。国会讨论中的立法草案建议大型OTT平台在韩国营收中投入5-20%用于韩国内容,但截至本文发布时尚未正式立法。
Q3:外资企业能否持有韩国有线电视频道?
可以。外资实体可持有韩国一般有线和卫星频道高达100%的股份,但须获得KCC许可批准。对于综合频道和新闻频道,外资持股上限为49%,并须接受额外的国家安全和媒体多样性审查。
Q4:韩国银幕配额制度如何运作?
韩国影院每年须至少放映韩国电影73天(2006年韩美FTA谈判后从146天降至73天)。违规将受到行政罚款及潜在的许可证限制。该制度实际上保障了韩国电影在国内院线市场的最低市场份额。
Q5:外资OTT平台应如何处理韩国用户数据?
韩国用户的观看数据在PIPA下构成个人信息,须获得明确同意方可收集。跨境数据传输须与PIPC批准的标准合同条款(SCC)配套执行。数据泄露须在72小时内通知PIPC。
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外国メディア企業のための韓国放送・OTTコンテンツクォータ規制完全ガイド
韓国のメディア市場は、世界でもトップレベルのデジタル参加率を誇る視聴者と、韓流(Hallyu)グローバル文化の発信地として知られています。放送およびOTT(オーバー・ザ・トップ)ストリーミングサービスに関しては、精緻かつ進化し続ける規制フレームワークが存在します。韓国でコンテンツを配信したり、OTTプラットフォームを展開したり、韓国コンテンツを共同制作したり、韓国放送機関に投資しようとする外国メディア企業は、複雑な法令、コンテンツクォータ、所有権制限、登録要件を把握する必要があります。
1. 韓国放送規制フレームワーク
- 放送法(방송법)——地上波・ケーブル・衛星・IPTVを規律する基本法。韓国放送通信委員会(KCC)が所管
- 電気通信事業法(TBA)——OTTサービスを「特殊付加通信サービス」として分類・規律。科学技術情報通信部(MSIT)が所管
- 個人情報保護法(PIPA)——視聴者データを収集するストリーミングサービスに極めて重要
2. OTTプラットフォームの登録義務
2020年のTBA改正以降、韓国の視聴者にサービスを提供するグローバルOTTサービスは、MSITに「特殊付加通信サービス事業者」として登録する必要があります。主な義務は以下の通りです:
- 登録義務:未登録の場合、違反1件につき最大3,000万ウォン(約330万円)の罰金
- ネットワーク利用料交渉義務:2022年TBA改正により、大型OTTプラットフォームはKorean ISPとのネットワーク利用料交渉義務が生じた(Netflix対SK Broadband訴訟が先例確立)
3. 放送コンテンツクォータ
| 放送事業者の種類 | 韓国コンテンツ比率 | 韓国映画比率 | 独立制作比率 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 地上波テレビ | 総放送時間の60~80% | 月間映画放送時間の25% | ドラマ・娯楽の40% |
| ケーブル・衛星テレビ | 50~70% | チャンネル種別により10~25% | 20~35% |
| OTT(2025年時点) | 未規定(立法審議中) | N/A | N/A |
映画館スクリーンクォータ(스크린쿼터):韓国の映画館は年間最低73日間韓国映画を上映する義務があります(2006年韓米FTA交渉後146日から削減)。
4. 外国人の韓国放送所有権制限
| 放送事業者の種類 | 外国人最大出資比率 | 備考 |
|---|---|---|
| 地上波放送局 | 0%(禁止) | 外国直接投資は完全禁止 |
| 総合編成チャンネル(종편) | 49% | 例:JTBC、TV朝鮮 |
| 報道専門チャンネル | 49% | 例:YTN、聯合ニュースTV |
| 一般ケーブル・衛星チャンネル | 100% | KCC許可が必要 |
| OTTサービス | 現行法では上限なし | PIPAやネットワーク要件で間接的に制限される場合あり |
5. よくある質問(FAQ)
Q1: Netflix等のグローバルOTTは韓国で登録が必要ですか?
はい。2020年のTBA改正により、韓国の視聴者にサービスを提供するグローバルOTTは、MSITに特殊付加通信サービス事業者として登録する必要があります。韓国に法人がない場合でも適用されます。Netflix、Disney+、Apple TV+等の主要プラットフォームはすでに登録を完了しています。
Q2: 韓国コンテンツクォータはOTTにも適用される予定ですか?
2025年時点で立法議論が活発に行われています。KCCとKOCCAは収益要件を満たすOTTプラットフォームへの韓国コンテンツ投資義務の拡大を提言しています(EU AV指令の30%欧州コンテンツ義務をモデルとする)。国会では韓国収益の5~20%の韓国コンテンツ投資を義務付ける立法案が議論中ですが、本稿執筆時点では法律は制定されていません。
Q3: 外国企業は韓国のケーブルテレビチャンネルを所有できますか?
はい。外国企業は一般ケーブル・衛星チャンネルを最大100%所有することができますが、KCC許可が必要です。総合編成チャンネル(종편)と報道専門チャンネルは外国出資比率が49%に制限され、国家安全保障および報道の多様性に関する追加審査が行われます。
Q4: 外国OTTプラットフォームはコンテンツのレーティングが必要ですか?
はい。韓国の視聴者向けにストリーミングする未評価コンテンツは、KMRB(映像物等級委員会)によるレーティングを取得するか、2024年規則で定める収益要件を満たすプラットフォームはKMRB監査のもとで自己レーティング制度を利用する必要があります。未評価コンテンツの配信は刑事罰の対象となります。
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Regulación Coreana de Cuotas de Contenido en Radiodifusión y OTT para Empresas de Medios Extranjeras: Guía Legal Completa
El mercado mediático de Corea del Sur —hogar de una de las poblaciones más comprometidas digitalmente del mundo y motor de la ola cultural global Hallyu— opera bajo un marco regulatorio sofisticado y en evolución constante para la radiodifusión y los servicios de streaming OTT (Over-the-Top). Las empresas de medios extranjeras que buscan distribuir contenido en Corea, lanzar plataformas OTT, co-producir contenido coreano, o invertir en entidades de radiodifusión coreanas deben navegar por una compleja red de estatutos, cuotas de contenido, restricciones de propiedad y requisitos de registro.
1. Marco Regulatorio de la Radiodifusión en Corea
- Ley de Radiodifusión (방송법)——ley fundamental que rige las emisoras terrestres, de cable, satélite e IPTV. Administrada por la Comisión de Comunicaciones de Corea (KCC)
- Ley de Negocios de Telecomunicaciones (TBA)——clasifica los servicios OTT como "servicios de telecomunicaciones de valor añadido especial". Administrada por MSIT
- Ley de Protección de Información Personal (PIPA)——crítica para los servicios de streaming que recopilan datos de espectadores
2. Registro y Clasificación Regulatoria de Plataformas OTT
Desde las enmiendas de 2020 a la TBA, los servicios OTT globales que operan en Corea deben registrarse como Proveedores de Servicios de Telecomunicaciones de Valor Añadido Especial ante el MSIT. Las obligaciones clave incluyen:
- Requisito de Registro: Las plataformas que sirven a usuarios coreanos deben registrarse ante MSIT. El incumplimiento puede resultar en multas de hasta 30 millones de wones (aprox. USD 22.000) por infracción
- Negociación de Tarifas de Uso de Red: La enmienda de 2022 a la TBA introdujo obligaciones para grandes plataformas OTT de negociar tarifas de uso de red con los ISP coreanos (caso Netflix vs. SK Broadband estableció el precedente)
3. Cuotas de Contenido para la Radiodifusión
| Tipo de Emisora | Cuota de Contenido Coreano | Cuota de Películas Coreanas |
|---|---|---|
| TV Terrestre | 60-80% del tiempo total de emisión | 25% del tiempo mensual de películas |
| TV Cable/Satélite | 50-70% | 10-25% según tipo de canal |
| OTT (a 2025) | No obligatorio aún; en revisión legislativa | N/A |
La cuota de pantalla (스크린쿼터) exige que los cines proyecten películas coreanas durante al menos 73 días al año (reducido de 146 tras las negociaciones del KORUS FTA en 2006).
4. Restricciones de Propiedad Extranjera en la Radiodifusión Coreana
| Tipo de Emisora | Máximo Capital Extranjero | Notas |
|---|---|---|
| Emisora Terrestre | 0% (prohibido) | Completamente vedado a inversión directa extranjera |
| Canal de Programación Integral (종편) | 49% | Ej.: JTBC, TV Chosun, MBN |
| Canal Especializado en Noticias | 49% | Ej.: YTN, Yonhap News TV |
| Canales Cable/Satélite Generales | 100% | Sujeto a aprobación de licencia de KCC |
| Proveedores OTT | Sin límite específico en la ley actual | Puede estar indirectamente restringido por PIPA/requisitos de red |
5. Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)
P1: ¿Necesita registrarse Netflix u otra plataforma OTT global en Corea?
Sí. Desde la enmienda de 2020 a la TBA, los servicios OTT globales que prestan servicio a suscriptores coreanos deben registrarse como Proveedores de Servicios de Telecomunicaciones de Valor Añadido Especial ante MSIT. Esto se aplica independientemente de que la plataforma tenga una entidad física en Corea. Netflix, Disney+ y Apple TV+ ya están registradas.
P2: ¿Se extenderán las cuotas de contenido coreano a las plataformas OTT?
Este tema está bajo activo debate legislativo en 2025. Las propuestas en la Asamblea Nacional sugieren ratios de inversión obligatoria en contenido coreano del 5-20% de los ingresos coreanos para grandes plataformas OTT, pero no se ha promulgado ninguna ley hasta la fecha de redacción de este artículo.
P3: ¿Puede una empresa extranjera poseer un canal de televisión por cable coreano?
Sí. Las entidades extranjeras pueden poseer hasta el 100% de los canales de cable y satélite generales en Corea, sujeto a la aprobación de la licencia de KCC. Para los canales de programación integral (종편) y canales de noticias, la participación extranjera está limitada al 49% y sujeta a revisiones adicionales.
P4: ¿Cómo deben gestionar las plataformas OTT extranjeras los datos de usuarios coreanos?
Los datos de visualización de los usuarios coreanos constituyen información personal bajo PIPA y requieren consentimiento explícito para su recopilación. Para las transferencias transfronterizas de datos, las plataformas deben ejecutar Cláusulas Contractuales Estándar aprobadas por PIPC. Las notificaciones de brechas de datos deben realizarse ante PIPC en un plazo de 72 horas.
P5: ¿Necesita una plataforma OTT extranjera clasificar su contenido según la ley coreana?
Sí. El contenido en streaming para suscriptores coreanos que no haya sido previamente clasificado por el KMRB debe obtener una clasificación KMRB antes del streaming, o usar el sistema de autoclasificación aprobado bajo las regulaciones de 2024. La distribución de contenido sin clasificar está sujeta a sanciones penales.
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