S. Korea protects minors

SEOUL: South Korea has announced new guidelines for minors’ appearances on YouTube and other online content, in an effort to protect their human rights.

The measures by the Korea Communications Commission advise children and teens not to appear on YouTube or Internet broadcasting programmes for three or more hours on end.

They are also recommended not to emcee live Internet broadcasting programmes or appear on them for six hours a day, and not to appear on programmes between 10pm and 6am.

Yonhap news agency said restrictions would be put on content that contained the abuse of minors or could be misunderstood as abusive.

In addition, children and teens should not be exposed to physical violence and risks, excessive emotional anxiety or fear.

The guidelines also limit the creation of content that is obscene, induces speculation and fuels racism or discrimination.