A new law imposing fines of up to 6% of revenue on businesses that send illegal spam or fail to prevent it will take effect next month.
The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission (BMCC) held its 34th full meeting on September 9, 2026, where it approved the enforcement decree and related regulations regarding fines for illegal spam under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission (BMCC) held its 34th full meeting on September 9, 2026, where it approved the enforcement decree and related regulations regarding fines for illegal spam under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
The enforcement decree specifies the criteria for information and communication service providers to take action if their services are used for sending illegal spam. It establishes a fine range of 1% to 6% of related revenue, with a base amount of 10 million to 200 million won, depending on the severity of the violation.
The regulations also outline the procedures for calculating fines. The base amount for fines is determined by multiplying the revenue by the applicable rate based on the type and severity of the violation. Severity is assessed based on factors such as intent, method, type of violation, and the scale and impact of the harm, categorized as high, medium, or low. Additional aggravating or mitigating factors are then applied sequentially to determine the final fine.
The approved amendments to the enforcement decree and regulations are expected to be announced and implemented on October 1, following approval from the Cabinet meeting.
Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMCC, stated, "With the enactment of this enforcement decree and regulations, we can address the ongoing issue of illegal spam transmission. We will continue to identify and improve tasks to ensure that citizens can enjoy digital media services with greater peace of mind."
The regulations also outline the procedures for calculating fines. The base amount for fines is determined by multiplying the revenue by the applicable rate based on the type and severity of the violation. Severity is assessed based on factors such as intent, method, type of violation, and the scale and impact of the harm, categorized as high, medium, or low. Additional aggravating or mitigating factors are then applied sequentially to determine the final fine.
The approved amendments to the enforcement decree and regulations are expected to be announced and implemented on October 1, following approval from the Cabinet meeting.
Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the BMCC, stated, "With the enactment of this enforcement decree and regulations, we can address the ongoing issue of illegal spam transmission. We will continue to identify and improve tasks to ensure that citizens can enjoy digital media services with greater peace of mind."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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