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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.12.091

A Global Comparative Study on the Game Rating System  

Kim, Sung-Won (Graduate Program in IT Law, Dankook University)
Lee, Hwan-Soo (Department of Convergence Security, Dankook University)
Jung, Hae-Sang (College of Law, Dankook University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.12, 2019 , pp. 91-108 More about this Journal
Abstract
Game have become a universal leisure culture for the world. However, not only did the development of the game industry have a positive impact on society, but it also brought about various social problems, such as adversely affecting youth and encouraging criminal acts. In order to minimize these effects, countries around the world operate a game rating system to provide games suitable for age and social values from children and young people to the general public. Since games are new digital content, the limitations of the rating system are still discussed in many studies. Therefore, this study investigates the current status of global game regulation by investigating game rating systems of various countries including Korea. In addition, by comparing and analyzing the game rating system in Korea and the system of other countries, this study suggests a direction to improve our system more appropriately. The results of this study will contribute to securing the effectiveness and standardization of domestic game classification system.
Keywords
Game Industry Promotion Act; Game; Ratings; Classification; Independent Rating Classification Business Entity;
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