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Anti-spam activities in Korea

This presentation highlights the current status of spam in South Korea, the anti-spam activities undertaken by the government and private sectors, and significant challenges faced in combating spam. With the rapid growth of internet users and the rise in unsolicited commercial emails, effective regulations and public awareness campaigns are vital. Key points include the enactment of anti-spam regulations, operational guidelines, and suggestions for international cooperation to improve the internet culture in Korea. Useful links for further information are also provided.

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Anti-spam activities in Korea

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  1. Anti-spam activities in Korea Billy MH Cheon / cmh@nic.or.kr Korea Network Information Center

  2. Outline of Presentation • Status of Spam in KR • Anti-Spam Activities in KR • What is Problem Points ? • Suggestions • Useful Links

  3. Status of Spam • Due to Internet abrupt expansion, there have been many types of Network Abuse in Korea • Hacking, Spamming, Virus spread & etc. • What is SPAM? • Generally unsolicited mailing • Usually to many people with commercial purpose • Why are they spamming? • E-mail’s popularization because of Internet users’ exponential increase in Korea (Almost half of population) • Cost-effective marketing method

  4. Status of Spam • Survey on Spam • Spam Rate out of total Mail • Perception by Spam Mail

  5. Anti-spam Activities Ministry of Information & Communication (www.mic.go.kr) Related Private Sector Korea Information Security Agency (www.kisa.or.kr) Personal Data Protection Center Spam Mail Complaint Center Cyber 118

  6. Anti-spam Activities • Enactment of Regulations against Spam • Enforcement Regulations on Information & Communication Network Use Promotion and Information Security • Obligation to insert [Advertisement] in Korean in the subject line of all commercial mail • Inscription of “Reject” buttons or links • Prohibition to send commercial e-mail repeatedly against rejection expression • If break above rules, Fine about USD4,000 to spammers

  7. Anti-spam Activities • Promotion of Regulations • Campaign against spam with enactment of spam guideline • Real-name e-mail transmission • Programs to block unsolicited mail • Establishment of antispam.go.kr • Internet users registering Spam-free e-mail address or mobile phone number • Cooperation with Related Organization • KISA : KRNIC, ISP, Portal etc

  8. Problem Points • World-wide Network Abuse, but localized countermeasure • Rapid penetration based on technological advance & openness of global network • But, local countermeasure by language differences & local policy • Unsettled sound Internet culture • Inefficient mind on internet security • Cyber egoism

  9. Suggestions • International Cooperation • Investigation of Cooperative Counterpart of Each Economy Unit • Policy coordination, considering each country’s situation • Apply systematic & consistent basic policy globally • Endeavor for Sound Internet Culture • Raise public awareness of sound Internet culture by reducing cyber egoism & crime

  10. Useful Links • Anti-spam guidelines and related information: • http://www.mic.go.kr • http://www.cyberprivacy.or.kr • http://www.privacy.or.kr • Spam Mail Complaint Center: • http://www.kisa.or.kr • http://www.spamcop.or.kr • KRNIC Whois Database: • http://whois.nic.or.kr/english/

  11. Thank You !

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