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Jae Yeon Kim

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Internet policy junkie. Published two books on the Internet evolution and social changes in South Korea and World: “Being Social Web”(in Korean, “소셜 웹이다”) and “Social Web Revolution”(in Korea, “소셜 웹 혁명”)

Interested in enhancing the entreprenual value of the open Internet and the digital rights of net users worldwide.

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1 August 2011

South Korea: Web App Controversy Reignites Net Neutrality Debate

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The threat of a government clampdown on a free smart phone messenger app, has reignited the net neutrality debate in South Korea. This core principle of Internet governance is fast becoming one of the country's most debated issues.

30 July 2011

South Korea: Controversies on the Return of Korean Royal Books

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Koreans celebrated in May 2011 the return of a collection of Korean Royal books, looted by French troops in 1866. As it was later found out that the return was a de facto 'rent' of the treasure, many people have expressed resentment toward the French and Korean governments for failing to fulfill their long awaited wish.

3 March 2011

South Korea: Dating App Developer Convicted of Privacy Violation

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The web developer of a controversial mobile application which tracks down the current location of one’s boy/girlfriend, has been indicted without detention by police in South Korea for violating the country's telecommunication law. South Korean net users have criticized the authorities and media of misunderstanding the application.

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