[The Chosun Ilbo, July 23 2008] Portals Face Strengthened User ID, Libel Rules

Starting next year, Internet companies will be prohibited from compiling the personal information of their users. Also, Internet companies, including portals, must self-monitor the postings being made and distributed on their own websites and will be punished if they neglect to remove postings following the requests of victims citing libel and slander.