Korea Information Communications Ethics Committee

Overview
The Korea Information Communications Ethics Committee (ICEC) was established in April 1995 to help prevent the distribution of illegal and harmful materials via electronic media and to promote a safe information environment. The ICEC consists of 13 civil representatives from various professions and fields, who are appointed by the Minister of Information and Communication. The ICEC engages in a wide range of activities, including: setting out a code of ethics for service providers (including ISPs); operating a hotline for handling suggestions and reports from the public; reviewing online information content that is distributed for the purpose of public use; requesting ISPs to block illegal and harmful materials; and promoting a desirable information culture.