Information Source: Game Rating and Administration Committee
The Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC), led by Chairperson Seo Tae-geon, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency and Kangwon Land. This agreement aims to establish a collaborative system to combat illegal gambling activities and safeguard users.
The signing ceremony took place at the High1 Grand Hotel Convention in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, with key figures such as GRAC Chairperson Seo Tae-geon, Gangwon Provincial Police Agency Public Safety Bureau Chief Park Jae-hyun, and Kangwon Land Acting CEO Nam Han-gyu in attendance.
Given the evolving landscape where online and offline realms intersect, the proliferation of illegal gambling games necessitates a concerted effort to mitigate harm to users and promote a healthy gaming environment. To address this, the three organizations have committed to synergizing their functions and responsibilities to enhance their collaborative efforts.
GRAC oversees content through its rating system and post-market management, while the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency focuses on investigating and enforcing laws related to illegal gambling. Kangwon Land contributes its expertise in user protection by implementing programs to prevent gambling addiction. By leveraging their respective strengths, these entities aim to establish a robust cooperative framework.
As per the agreement, the three entities will collaborate on: ▲ Sharing intelligence on illegal gambling and conducting joint enforcement operations; ▲ Working together to prevent harm and protect users; ▲ Engaging in educational initiatives to cultivate a healthy gaming culture; ▲ Launching campaigns and initiatives to raise awareness among the public; and ▲ Identifying new areas for collaboration through regular consultations.
Chairperson Seo Tae-geon of GRAC emphasized, “Illegal gambling poses a direct threat to users, and effective results can only be achieved through coordinated efforts in oversight, law enforcement, and user protection. Through this partnership, we aim to integrate our functions effectively to establish a safe and wholesome gaming environment for the public.”
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