South Korea's media watchdog said it will also seek cooperation from X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Chairman Ryu Hee-lim said plans are in place to set up a consultative body to enhance communication with social media firms.
A 24-hour hotline for victims will also be set up and the number of regulatory personnel monitoring digital sex crimes will be doubled from the current number of 70, the Korea Communications Standards Commission said. For companies that don't have offices in South Korea, it wants to set up a face-to-face channel for regular consultation.
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