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A Study of the Abolishing Process of the Compulsory Shutdown Regulation for Internet Games Based on Kingdon's Policy Stream Model

  • Journal of Regulation Studies
  • 2023, 32(2), pp.73-104
  • DOI : 10.22954/ksrs.2023.32.2.003
  • Publisher : 한국규제학회
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Administration
  • Received : December 19, 2023
  • Accepted : December 28, 2023
  • Published : December 31, 2023

Baek, Sukwon 1 Bae Kwanpyo 2

1아시아여론연구소
2충남대학교

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ABSTRACT

On January 1, 2022, the ‘compulsory shutdown regulation’ for internet games, which restricted youth's internet game use during late-night hours, was abolished. This study aims to discuss the difficulties and contingencies of regulatory reform by analyzing the policy decision-making process behind the abolition of the compulsory shutdown regulation for internet games. This aspect has not been examined in previous studies. The analysis utilizes Kingdon's policy stream model. The findings are as follows: In 2011, controversy arose following a partial amendment to the Youth Protection Act, which included the compulsory shutdown system. This led to ongoing calls for its abolition as a policy alternative. As the gaming industry actively voiced its opinions, political interest grew. The 2021 ban on minors playing Minecraft created a policy window, leading to the decision to abolish the regulation and amend the law. This analysis reaffirms the suitability of the Kingdon model as a framework for understanding policy change in Korea.

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