Seoul: The US has raised 'significant concerns' regarding South Korea's recent revision of its online content law. The move, as reported by South Korean media, could potentially harm US-based online platforms and undermine the freedom of expression.

According to Anadolu Agency, a spokesperson from the US State Department highlighted that the revision could create unnecessary barriers for digital services, negatively influencing the business environment for American technology companies. "The United States has significant concerns with the ROK (Republic of Korea) government's approval of an amendment to the Network Act that negatively impacts the business of US-based online platforms and undermines free expression," stated the unnamed spokesperson.

The US's reaction follows South Korea's Cabinet approval of the amendment to the Information and Communications Network Act, which was passed by the National Assembly. As of now, there has been no response or comment from Seoul regarding the US's statement.

The revised law aims to curb the spread of illegal and fabricated information online, particularly content that could incite violence or discrimination. However, concerns have been raised about its potential implications.

Previously, US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers expressed concerns that while the law ostensibly targets defamatory deepfakes, it could extend beyond its intended scope and hinder technology cooperation. "Deepfakes are understandably concerning, but it's better to give victims civil remedies than give regulators an invasive license for viewpoint-based censorship," Rogers commented on the US social media platform X.