South Korea’s broadcasting and communications regulator announced that Google and Naver, the country’s dominant online platforms, will be required to actively block the distribution of illegally filmed images, starting next month. Previously, the obligation focused on video content; the new rule expands this to include still images. The move aims to strengthen efforts to combat the proliferation of non-consensual intimate content online. The Ministry of Science and ICT stated the implementation will be phased to allow platforms time to adapt to the new requirements. This expansion of responsibility places a greater onus on tech companies to proactively monitor and remove illicit material. Authorities hope this will significantly reduce the availability of illegally obtained and shared images, protecting victims of image-based sexual abuse. Further details regarding enforcement and specific technical measures are expected to be released shortly.