📋 Korean Law Insight | Telecommunications & Digital Media Law
By Attorney NOH UJIN | HANBYOL LAW LLC, Seoul
Korean Telecommunications Regulation for Foreign Telecom Companies and OTT Platforms
South Korea is one of the world's most connected nations — with the highest fiber broadband penetration globally and 5G adoption rates that lead Asia. For foreign telecommunications companies, over-the-top (OTT) platforms, internet service providers, and digital media businesses, this sophisticated market presents enormous opportunity alongside a complex web of regulatory requirements. Korean telecommunications law has evolved significantly in recent years, with sweeping changes affecting network neutrality, OTT regulation, data localization, content obligations, and cybersecurity mandates.
This comprehensive guide examines the full regulatory landscape for foreign telecom and OTT operators in Korea, from licensing requirements and technical standards to content liability, consumer protection, and the landmark 2022 Network Usage Fee dispute that reshaped global OTT-ISP relations.
1. The Regulatory Architecture: Key Laws and Agencies
1.1 Primary Legislation
- Telecommunications Business Act (전기통신사업법, TBA) – The core statute governing all telecommunications businesses operating in Korea. Regulates licensing, service quality, consumer protection, interconnection, and OTT services. Significantly amended in 2022 to impose obligations on "large content providers."
- Broadcasting Act (방송법) – Governs television and radio broadcasting, including cable TV, satellite broadcasting, and IPTV. Foreign ownership restrictions apply. Korean content quotas are imposed under this Act.
- Act on the Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (정보통신망법, ICN Act) – Covers cybersecurity, spam, harmful content, and personal data protection in the ICT context. Interacts significantly with PIPA.
- Internet Multimedia Broadcasting Services Act (인터넷 멀티미디어 방송사업법, IPTV Act) – Specifically regulates IPTV operators and their obligations regarding Korean content.
- Act on Promotion of Smart Communication (스마트도시법) and various Presidential Decrees and Enforcement Ordinances supplement the above.
1.2 Key Regulators
- Korea Communications Commission (KCC, 방송통신위원회) – Oversees broadcasting, content regulation, consumer protection, and the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunications. KCC adjudicates unfair practices and handles content-related complaints.
- Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT, 과학기술정보통신부) – Handles telecommunications licensing, spectrum allocation, network policy, and cybersecurity strategy.
- Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC, 방송통신심의위원회) – Reviews and can block online content deemed harmful, illegal, or in violation of Korean law.
2. Licensing Requirements for Foreign Telecom Operators
2.1 Categories of Telecommunications Businesses
Under the TBA, telecommunications businesses are classified into three tiers:
| Category | Description | Licensing |
|---|
| Tier 1 (기간통신사업) | Network operators providing core infrastructure (fixed-line, mobile, backbone) | License from MSIT required; Korean legal entity required |
| Tier 2 (별정통신사업) | Resellers and MVNO operators using Tier 1 infrastructure | Registration with MSIT |
| Tier 3 (부가통신사업) | Value-added services including OTT, cloud, VoIP, messaging platforms | Registration or notification (simplified process for small/foreign operators) |
Most foreign OTT and digital service providers fall under Tier 3, but the 2022 TBA amendments introduced heightened obligations for large-scale Tier 3 providers (those meeting Korean user threshold criteria, typically platforms with over 1 million daily average users in Korea).
2.2 Foreign Ownership Restrictions
Foreign ownership of Tier 1 (network) operators is significantly restricted:
- Foreign investors may not hold more than 49% of voting shares in a Tier 1 telecommunications business.
- Foreign investors may not hold more than 33% of shares in KT Corporation (formerly Korea Telecom), which operates under a special act.
- Indirect foreign investment through Korean subsidiaries must be calculated cumulatively — "disguised domestic investment" arrangements are scrutinized by MSIT.
- For Tier 2 and Tier 3 businesses, foreign ownership is generally unrestricted, though certain content-related licenses may impose additional requirements.
3. The 2022 Network Usage Fee Framework: The Netflix-SK Broadband Precedent
Korea's 2022 amendments to the TBA resulted from a landmark legal battle between SK Broadband (Korea's second-largest ISP) and Netflix. This dispute established critical legal principles affecting all foreign OTT operators in Korea:
3.1 Background
Netflix argued it owed no fee to Korean ISPs for the significant network traffic generated by its Korean subscribers. SK Broadband countered that Netflix caused disproportionate network congestion and should contribute to network investment costs. The Seoul High Court ruled in 2022 that content providers do have a duty to negotiate network usage arrangements with Korean ISPs and cannot refuse to do so.
3.2 Statutory Framework Post-2022
The amended TBA now requires "large content providers" (대형 부가통신사업자) meeting threshold criteria to:
- Maintain stable service quality and ensure network capacity to serve Korean users;
- Disclose traffic volume data to MSIT upon request;
- Negotiate in good faith with Korean network operators regarding interconnection and traffic management;
- Implement technical measures to prevent "excessive traffic concentration" that degrades Korean network performance.
Failure to comply can result in corrective orders, administrative fines of up to KRW 3 billion per violation, and service restriction orders.
4. Content Obligations and Korean Content Quotas
4.1 OTT Content Obligations
While traditional broadcasters face strict Korean content quotas (minimum 40-60% Korean content on prime-time programming), OTT platforms have so far been subject to lighter obligations. However, the KCC has proposed regulations requiring large OTT platforms to:
- Invest a percentage of Korean revenues in Korean content production;
- Maintain minimum Korean language interface standards;
- Ensure Korean subtitle availability for all content shown in Korea.
4.2 Content Liability
Korean platforms and foreign OTT operators may face liability for user-generated content that:
- Defames individuals or organizations under Korean Criminal Act Article 307-310 (criminal defamation);
- Violates Korean obscenity laws (harsher than many Western standards);
- Spreads "false information" under the ICN Act (controversial provision used against online speech);
- Violates Korean copyright law (the Korean Copyright Act provides for ISP liability with notice-and-takedown procedures).
The KCSC can issue content blocking orders for non-compliant platforms, and Korean law enforcement can request assistance from foreign platforms through MLAT (mutual legal assistance treaty) procedures.
5. Cybersecurity Obligations for Telecom Operators
Korea's cybersecurity framework for telecom operators involves multiple overlapping requirements:
- ISMS-P (Information Security Management System – Personal Information): Large telecom and internet service operators must obtain ISMS-P certification from KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency). Annual audits are required. Non-certified operators providing certain services are subject to administrative penalties.
- Critical Infrastructure Designation: Major telecom networks may be designated as "national critical information infrastructure," triggering enhanced security reporting obligations and MSIT oversight.
- Data Breach Notification: Under PIPA and the ICN Act, data breaches affecting Korean users must be reported to the PIPC and KISA within 72 hours. The notification must include details of data affected, remediation measures, and user notification plan.
- Lawful Interception: Korean law requires telecom operators to provide lawful interception capabilities to Korean authorities under judicial warrant procedures (Communication Secrecy Protection Act). Foreign operators providing services to Korean users are subject to this requirement.
6. Number Portability, Interconnection, and Access Rights
Korean telecommunications law provides for regulated access and interconnection:
- Number Portability: All mobile number portability is supported in Korea, with porting typically completed within 2 business days. Foreign MVNOs must register with MSIT and comply with portability obligations.
- Mandatory Interconnection: Tier 1 operators must provide interconnection to other licensed operators on terms approved by MSIT. Refusal to interconnect is prohibited.
- Wholesale Access: The MVNO framework allows foreign-backed operators to offer mobile services using Korean network infrastructure. MVNO registration requires a local legal entity.
- Spectrum Allocation: Spectrum is allocated by MSIT through auction or administrative assignment. Foreign entities cannot directly hold Korean spectrum licenses; a Korean legal entity is required.
7. Consumer Protection in Telecommunications
Korean consumers enjoy strong protection rights in telecommunications:
- Contract transparency: Telecom service contracts must clearly disclose pricing, duration, termination fees, and service conditions in Korean. OTT subscription terms must comply with the Electronic Commerce Consumer Protection Act.
- Termination rights: Consumers can cancel most telecom/OTT subscriptions within 7 days without penalty (cooling-off period).
- Price regulation: While retail prices are not directly regulated for most services, significant price increases for dominant operators require advance notification to MSIT and KCC review.
- Service quality standards: Mobile operators must maintain minimum speed and availability standards. QoS reports are submitted annually to MSIT.
8. 5G Regulation and Future Spectrum Policy
Korea was the first country to commercially launch 5G services (April 2019). The regulatory framework for 5G involves:
- 5G Spectrum Bands: 3.5 GHz and 28 GHz bands have been allocated to Korean operators (KT, SK Telecom, LG U+). Foreign companies seeking to provide 5G services must partner with or acquire licensed Korean operators.
- Network Slicing and Open RAN: Korea's Open RAN policy encourages equipment interoperability, creating opportunities for foreign telecom equipment vendors. Export controls on Chinese telecom equipment (Huawei/ZTE) in public network segments reflect geopolitical alignment with US/EU policies.
- 6G Research Investment: MSIT has announced KRW 620 billion investment in 6G R&D, targeting commercial deployment by 2030. Foreign research institutions can participate through bilateral technology cooperation agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Does a foreign OTT platform (e.g., streaming service) need a Korean license to operate?
Foreign OTT platforms generally fall under Tier 3 "value-added telecommunications businesses" and must register with MSIT. However, small or low-traffic foreign platforms serving fewer than 1 million daily Korean users may qualify for simplified notification rather than full registration. Platforms providing IPTV-equivalent services (live channel bundles) may require additional KCC broadcasting approvals. The key trigger is whether the service constitutes "broadcasting" under Korean law — a legal determination that requires case-by-case analysis.
Q2: What are the network usage fee obligations for large foreign streaming platforms?
Following the Netflix-SK Broadband precedent and 2022 TBA amendments, large content providers are obligated to negotiate in good faith with Korean ISPs regarding network usage arrangements and to maintain stable service quality. While the law doesn't mandate specific payment amounts, refusal to negotiate is now prohibited, and MSIT can impose corrective orders. Platforms with significant Korean traffic (typically over 1% of national traffic) are most at risk of being classified as "large content providers."
Q3: How does Korean cybersecurity law affect foreign cloud service providers?
Foreign cloud providers offering services to Korean businesses must comply with ISMS certification requirements if they store or process data of Korean users at scale. The Cloud Computing Act requires government and public sector cloud deployments to use Korea-certified cloud services (CSP certification), effectively requiring foreign cloud providers to obtain Korean certifications or partner with certified Korean providers for government contracts. Private sector cloud services have more flexibility but must still comply with PIPA data protection requirements.
Q4: What content is blocked or restricted in Korea for OTT platforms?
The KCSC can order blocking of content that is: (1) defamatory under Korean criminal law; (2) obscene under Korean standards (stricter than most Western jurisdictions); (3) harmful to minors; (4) related to gambling except in authorized contexts; (5) involves unauthorized disclosure of state secrets. Notably, some expressions freely permitted in Western democracies (including certain political speech and adult content) may be restricted in Korea. Foreign platforms should review their content policies against Korean standards before launching services.
Q5: Can a foreign company provide MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) services in Korea?
Yes, but through a Korean legal entity. Foreign companies must establish a Korean subsidiary or corporation to register as an MVNO with MSIT. The MVNO must execute a wholesale access agreement with a Tier 1 Korean operator (KT, SK Telecom, or LG U+). MVNO registration is generally straightforward for creditworthy entities, with processing time of 4-8 weeks. The Korean MVNO market has over 30 registered operators offering competitive prepaid and specialty plans.
Q6: What are the data localization requirements for Korean telecommunications data?
Korea does not have a blanket data localization law, but sector-specific requirements apply: (1) Credit and financial transaction data of Korean users must be stored in Korea or in jurisdictions with equivalent protection assessed by the FSC; (2) Public sector data processed by cloud services must remain on Korea-certified infrastructure; (3) Telecom operators' subscriber data may not be transferred to foreign countries without user consent and MSIT approval in certain cases. These rules are complex and require careful legal assessment before architecting cross-border data flows.
Q7: How does Korean law treat encryption and lawful interception obligations?
All telecommunications operators in Korea (including foreign-operated OTT services providing communication features like messaging or VoIP) must implement lawful interception capabilities accessible to Korean authorities under court orders. End-to-end encrypted messaging services have been a subject of ongoing regulatory debate in Korea, with some prosecutors arguing that "wiretapping immunity" through encryption is incompatible with the Communications Secrecy Protection Act. Foreign messaging platform operators should proactively engage with Korean counsel on this highly complex issue.
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作者：律师 NOH UJIN | HANBYOL LAW LLC，首尔
外国电信公司和OTT平台的韩国电信监管指南
韩国是世界上连接度最高的国家之一——全球光纤宽带普及率最高，5G采用率领先亚洲。对于外国电信公司、OTT平台、互联网服务提供商和数字媒体企业而言，这个复杂的监管环境既带来巨大机遇，也带来复杂的法规要求。
1. 监管体系：主要法律与机构
1.1 主要立法
- 《电信业务法》（전기통신사업법）——规范在韩经营的所有电信业务的核心法规。2022年大幅修订，对"大型内容提供商"施加新义务。
- 《广播法》（방송법）——管理包括有线电视、卫星广播和IPTV在内的电视和广播，有韩国内容配额要求。
- 《信息通信网络法》（정보통신망법）——涵盖网络安全、垃圾邮件、有害内容及ICT领域的个人数据保护。
1.2 主要监管机构
- 韩国通信委员会（KCC）——监督广播、内容监管和消费者保护。
- 科学技术信息通信部（MSIT）——负责电信许可证、频谱分配和网络政策。
- 韩国通信标准委员会（KCSC）——审查并可屏蔽被认定为有害或非法的网络内容。
2. 外国电信运营商的许可要求
根据《电信业务法》，电信业务分为三级：
| 类别 | 说明 | 许可方式 |
|---|
| 第一级（基础电信业务） | 提供核心基础设施的网络运营商 | 需要MSIT许可证；须有韩国法人实体 |
| 第二级（特定电信业务） | 使用第一级基础设施的转售商和MVNO运营商 | 向MSIT登记注册 |
| 第三级（增值电信业务） | 包括OTT、云服务、VoIP、消息平台在内的增值服务 | 登记注册或简化通知 |
3. 2022年网络使用费框架：奈飞-SK宽带先例
2022年的《电信业务法》修订源于SK宽带与Netflix之间的具有里程碑意义的法律纠纷。首尔高等法院裁定，内容提供商确实有义务与韩国ISP就网络使用安排进行谈判，不得拒绝协商。
修订后的《电信业务法》现要求达到门槛标准的"大型内容提供商"：
- 保持稳定的服务质量，确保足够的网络容量服务韩国用户；
- 应MSIT要求披露流量数据；
- 与韩国网络运营商诚信谈判互联和流量管理事宜；
- 实施技术措施防止"过度流量集中"损害韩国网络性能。
4. 网络安全义务
- ISMS-P认证：大型电信和互联网服务运营商须获得韩国互联网振兴院（KISA）颁发的ISMS-P认证，每年须进行审计。
- 数据泄露通知：根据PIPA和《信息通信网络法》，影响韩国用户的数据泄露须在72小时内向PIPC和KISA报告。
- 合法监听：韩国法律要求电信运营商在司法令状程序下向韩国当局提供合法监听能力。
5. 常见问题（FAQ）
Q1：外国OTT平台（如流媒体服务）是否需要韩国许可证才能运营？
外国OTT平台通常属于第三级"增值电信业务"，须向MSIT进行登记注册。韩国日活用户不足100万的小型或低流量外国平台可能符合简化通知而非完整登记的条件。
Q2：大型外国流媒体平台有哪些网络使用费义务？
根据2022年《电信业务法》修订，大型内容提供商有义务与韩国ISP诚信协商网络使用安排，不得拒绝谈判。MSIT可发出纠正令，每次违规最高罚款30亿韩元。
Q3：韩国网络安全法如何影响外国云服务提供商？
向韩国企业提供服务的外国云提供商若规模化存储或处理韩国用户数据，须遵守ISMS认证要求。《云计算法》要求政府和公共部门云部署使用韩国认证的云服务。
Q4：外国公司能否在韩国提供MVNO（移动虚拟网络运营商）服务？
可以，但须通过韩国法人实体。外国公司须在韩国设立子公司，并向MSIT登记注册为MVNO。MVNO须与一级韩国运营商签订批发接入协议，注册处理时间通常为4至8周。
Q5：韩国OTT平台会屏蔽哪些内容？
KCSC可命令屏蔽：(1) 根据韩国刑法构成诽谤的内容；(2) 根据韩国标准（比大多数西方司法管辖区更严格）属于淫秽的内容；(3) 有害未成年人的内容；(4) 未经授权涉及赌博的内容；(5) 涉及未经授权披露国家机密的内容。
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外国通信会社とOTTプラットフォームのための韓国通信規制ガイド
韓国は世界で最もコネクテッドな国の一つです。グローバルで最高水準の光ファイバーブロードバンド普及率と、アジアをリードする5G採用率を誇っています。外国通信会社、OTTプラットフォーム、インターネットサービスプロバイダー、デジタルメディア企業にとって、この洗練された市場は大きな機会を提供する一方、複雑な規制上の要件を伴います。
1. 規制体系：主要法令と機関
1.1 主要法令
- 電気通信事業法（전기통신사업법）——韓国で事業を行うすべての通信事業を規制する中核法。2022年に大幅改正され、「大規模コンテンツプロバイダー」に新たな義務が課されました。
- 放送法（방송법）——ケーブルテレビ、衛星放送、IPTVを含むテレビ・ラジオ放送を管理。外国資本規制および韓国コンテンツ比率要件あり。
- 情報通信ネットワーク法（정보통신망법）——サイバーセキュリティ、スパム、有害コンテンツ、ICT分野の個人情報保護をカバー。
1.2 主要規制機関
- 韓国放送通信委員会（KCC）——放送・コンテンツ規制・消費者保護を監督。
- 科学技術情報通信部（MSIT）——通信ライセンス・周波数割り当て・ネットワーク政策を担当。
- 放送通信審議委員会（KCSC）——有害または違法とみなされるオンラインコンテンツの審査・ブロック。
2. 2022年ネットワーク利用料フレームワーク：ネットフリックス-SKブロードバンド先例
2022年の電気通信事業法改正はSKブロードバンド（韓国第2位のISP）とNetflixの間の歴史的な法廷闘争から生まれました。ソウル高等裁判所は2022年、コンテンツプロバイダーは韓国ISPとネットワーク利用の取り決めについて交渉する義務があり、これを拒否することはできないと判示しました。
改正後の電気通信事業法は「大規模コンテンツプロバイダー」に以下を義務付けます：
- 安定したサービス品質の維持と韓国ユーザーへの十分なネットワーク容量の確保；
- MSIT要求時のトラフィック量データの開示；
- 韓国ネットワーク事業者との相互接続・トラフィック管理に関する誠実な交渉；
- 韓国ネットワーク性能を低下させる「過度のトラフィック集中」を防ぐ技術的措置の実装。
3. サイバーセキュリティ義務
- ISMS-P認証：大規模な通信・インターネットサービス事業者はKISA（韓国インターネット振興院）からISMS-P認証を取得する必要があり、毎年審査が必要です。
- データ侵害通知：PIPAおよび情報通信ネットワーク法に基づき、韓国ユーザーに影響するデータ侵害は72時間以内にPIPCおよびKISAに報告する必要があります。
- 合法的傍受：韓国法律は、通信事業者が裁判所令状手続きの下で韓国当局に合法的傍受能力を提供することを求めています。
4. よくある質問（FAQ）
Q1：外国OTTプラットフォーム（例：ストリーミングサービス）は韓国で事業を行うためにライセンスが必要ですか？
外国OTTプラットフォームは一般的に第3種「付加通信事業者」に分類され、MSITへの登録が必要です。韓国の日間アクティブユーザーが100万人未満の小規模または低トラフィックの外国プラットフォームは、完全登録ではなく簡易通知の対象となる場合があります。
Q2：大規模外国ストリーミングプラットフォームのネットワーク利用料義務は何ですか？
2022年の電気通信事業法改正後、大規模コンテンツプロバイダーは韓国ISPとネットワーク利用の取り決めについて誠実に交渉する義務があり、拒否は禁止されています。MSITは是正命令を出せ、違反1件あたり最大30億ウォンの行政罰金が科される可能性があります。
Q3：韓国のサイバーセキュリティ法は外国クラウドサービスプロバイダーにどう影響しますか？
韓国企業にサービスを提供する外国クラウドプロバイダーが韓国ユーザーのデータを大規模に保存・処理する場合、ISMS認証要件を遵守する必要があります。クラウドコンピューティング法は政府・公共部門のクラウド展開に韓国認証クラウドサービスの使用を要求します。
Q4：外国企業は韓国でMVNO（仮想移動通信事業者）サービスを提供できますか？
はい、ただし韓国法人実体を通じてのみ可能です。外国企業は韓国の子会社を設立してMSITにMVNOとして登録する必要があります。登録処理時間は通常4〜8週間です。
Q5：韓国のデータローカライゼーション要件はOTT事業者に適用されますか？
韓国には一般的なデータローカライゼーション法はありませんが、セクター固有の要件が適用されます：クレジット・金融取引データの韓国内保存要件、公共部門データの韓国認証インフラ内保存要件、特定の通信事業者加入者データについての海外移転に対する制限などです。
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1. La Arquitectura Regulatoria: Leyes y Agencias Clave
1.1 Legislación Principal
- Ley de Negocios de Telecomunicaciones (전기통신사업법) — El estatuto central que rige todos los negocios de telecomunicaciones que operan en Corea. Significativamente enmendada en 2022 para imponer obligaciones a "grandes proveedores de contenido."
- Ley de Radiodifusión (방송법) — Rige la televisión y radio, incluyendo TV por cable, radiodifusión satelital e IPTV. Se aplican restricciones de propiedad extranjera. Se imponen cuotas de contenido coreano.
- Ley de Redes de Comunicación e Información (정보통신망법) — Cubre ciberseguridad, spam, contenido dañino y protección de datos personales en el contexto TIC.
2. El Marco de Tarifas de Uso de Red de 2022: El Precedente Netflix-SK Broadband
Las enmiendas de 2022 a la Ley de Negocios de Telecomunicaciones resultaron de una histórica batalla legal entre SK Broadband y Netflix. El Tribunal Superior de Seúl falló en 2022 que los proveedores de contenido sí tienen el deber de negociar acuerdos de uso de red con los ISP coreanos y no pueden negarse a hacerlo.
La TBA enmendada ahora requiere que los "grandes proveedores de contenido" que cumplan con los criterios de umbral:
- Mantengan calidad de servicio estable y aseguren capacidad de red suficiente para servir a los usuarios coreanos;
- Divulguen datos de volumen de tráfico al MSIT a pedido;
- Negocien de buena fe con los operadores de red coreanos sobre interconexión y gestión de tráfico;
- Implementen medidas técnicas para prevenir la "concentración excesiva de tráfico" que degrada el rendimiento de la red coreana.
3. Obligaciones de Ciberseguridad
- Certificación ISMS-P: Los grandes operadores de telecomunicaciones y servicios de internet deben obtener la certificación ISMS-P de KISA. Se requieren auditorías anuales.
- Notificación de Violaciones de Datos: Bajo PIPA y la Ley de Redes ICT, las violaciones de datos que afecten a usuarios coreanos deben ser reportadas a la PIPC y KISA dentro de las 72 horas.
- Interceptación Legal: La ley coreana requiere que los operadores de telecomunicaciones proporcionen capacidades de interceptación legal a las autoridades coreanas bajo procedimientos de orden judicial.
4. Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)
P1: ¿Necesita una plataforma OTT extranjera una licencia coreana para operar?
Las plataformas OTT extranjeras generalmente caen bajo negocios de telecomunicaciones de "valor agregado" de Nivel 3 y deben registrarse con el MSIT. Las plataformas pequeñas con menos de 1 millón de usuarios activos diarios en Corea pueden calificar para notificación simplificada en lugar de registro completo.
P2: ¿Cuáles son las obligaciones de tarifas de uso de red para grandes plataformas extranjeras de streaming?
Tras las enmiendas de 2022, los grandes proveedores de contenido tienen la obligación de negociar de buena fe con los ISP coreanos sobre acuerdos de uso de red. La negativa a negociar ahora está prohibida, y el MSIT puede imponer órdenes correctivas y multas administrativas de hasta KRW 3 mil millones por violación.
P3: ¿Puede una empresa extranjera proporcionar servicios MVNO en Corea?
Sí, pero a través de una entidad legal coreana. Las empresas extranjeras deben establecer una subsidiaria coreana y registrarse como MVNO con el MSIT, ejecutando un acuerdo de acceso mayorista con un operador coreano de Nivel 1. El tiempo de procesamiento de registro es generalmente de 4 a 8 semanas.
P4: ¿Qué contenido está bloqueado o restringido en Corea para plataformas OTT?
La KCSC puede ordenar el bloqueo de contenido que: (1) sea difamatorio bajo la ley penal coreana; (2) sea obsceno según los estándares coreanos (más estrictos que la mayoría de las jurisdicciones occidentales); (3) sea dañino para menores; (4) esté relacionado con juegos de azar no autorizados; (5) involucre divulgación no autorizada de secretos de estado.
P5: ¿Cuáles son los requisitos de localización de datos en Corea para operadores de telecomunicaciones?
Corea no tiene una ley general de localización de datos, pero se aplican requisitos específicos del sector: los datos de crédito y transacciones financieras de usuarios coreanos deben almacenarse en Corea; los datos del sector público deben permanecer en infraestructura certificada coreana; ciertos datos de suscriptores de operadores de telecomunicaciones tienen restricciones de transferencia al extranjero.
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