The Discussion of South Korean Network Real Name System
The Discussion of South Korean Network Real Name System Abstract: The Internet is developing rapidly in recent years, but it also brings us many problems like network violence. It seems that the real name system is an ideal method to solve the problems and maintain the social stability. However, the failure of network real-name system in South Korea shows that the real-name system limits the freedom of speech and increases the risk of leaking personal information.
Key Words: Network real name system; South Korea; freedom of speech; network violence.
1. Introduction
"On the Internet, nobody knows you 're a dog" is a famous saying from The New Yorker. It illustrates the anonymity of the Internet. People can express their ideas freely through the Internet. However, it also brings some problems like rumors and network violence. Some experts put forward the idea of the real name-system which causes a heated debate among people. The South Korean government decided to implement the network real-name system in 2005. Instead of reducing the malicious slander, this system brings some bad side effects to the society.
2. Event review
South Korea is the first country which establishes network real-name system. "Because of the notorious event Dog Poop Girl which happened in June, 2005, the South Korean government decided to put the network real-name system into practice in the legislative form. In 2008, a popular Korean actress, Choi Jin Sil committed suicide after a series of online rumors and threats. This event prompted the government to expand the application range of the network real-name system." (Wei, 2012) People in South Korea have to offer their identification credentials including real name and ID to the network service center. Otherwise, they cannot use emails, post on internet forum and release resources.
South Korean network real-name system was aimed to reduce rumors and defamations, invasion of privacy,
Key Words: Network real name system; South Korea; freedom of speech; network violence.
1. Introduction
"On the Internet, nobody knows you 're a dog" is a famous saying from The New Yorker. It illustrates the anonymity of the Internet. People can express their ideas freely through the Internet. However, it also brings some problems like rumors and network violence. Some experts put forward the idea of the real name-system which causes a heated debate among people. The South Korean government decided to implement the network real-name system in 2005. Instead of reducing the malicious slander, this system brings some bad side effects to the society.
2. Event review
South Korea is the first country which establishes network real-name system. "Because of the notorious event Dog Poop Girl which happened in June, 2005, the South Korean government decided to put the network real-name system into practice in the legislative form. In 2008, a popular Korean actress, Choi Jin Sil committed suicide after a series of online rumors and threats. This event prompted the government to expand the application range of the network real-name system." (Wei, 2012) People in South Korea have to offer their identification credentials including real name and ID to the network service center. Otherwise, they cannot use emails, post on internet forum and release resources.
South Korean network real-name system was aimed to reduce rumors and defamations, invasion of privacy,
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