Meta Platforms confirmed talks with the South Korean government. The discussions focus on new safety measures for children across its social media services, including Facebook and Instagram. A Meta executive acknowledged these discussions at a roundtable in Seoul. These talks align with a global trend of increased regulatory scrutiny on social media's impact on young users.
Potential measures include daily time limits of two hours. Restricted access during late-night hours is also under consideration. Meta opposes a blanket ban. The company is proactively discussing appropriate solutions for South Korea.
The company also plans to extend its existing 'youth account' protections to its Threads platform in South Korea. These protections include private profiles by default and messaging restrictions.