Govt. calls for customized, phased approach to possible social media ban for children

President Lee Jae Myung called for public discussion on whether South Korea should restrict children’s access to social media, as the country weighs safeguards against minors’ smartphone use.

Kim Jong-cheol, chair of the Korea Media and Communications Commission, urged caution in introducing such measures after the issue was raised during a policy briefing presided over by Lee on Thursday.

During a public Q&A session, one participant asked whether South Korea should follow countries and regions ...