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Korea says revised network act nondiscriminatory amid US lawmakers' pushback

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The government on Friday rejected claims by U.S. lawmakers that a revised network act contains discriminatory provisions against foreign companies and could be used for political censorship. The revised Information and Communications Network Act is "aimed at responding to social ills arising from the digital environment and strengthening the protection of users," a senior foreign ministry official said. "It does not include discriminatory elements against any American company," the official said, adding the government will work with relevant agencies to explain the intent and impact of the revision to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The response came after the committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, sent a letter to the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) on Thursday (U.S. time), expressing concerns over the recently amended law. "This amendment serves as a major threat to online speech and expression and would allow the KMCC to punish American companies and their users

First report: Foreign Ministry Rebuts US Lawmakers’ Claims about Censorship under Revised Network Law — world.kbs.co.kr, 4d