방송ㆍ통신 콘텐츠 심의제도 문제점 및 개선방안

The Problems and Improvements of Content Regulation Systems under the Convergence of Broadcasting and Telecommunication

The convergence of broadcasting and telecommunication has been creating a new environment, the so called "One Source, Multi Use". For example, it is possible to watch TV shows through a personal computer or a smart phone as well as a traditional television. Viewer rating of VOD(video on demand) is also going to be reflected in the analysis of broadcasting ratings. The phenomena above clearly show the changes of an environment in which contents of broadcasting and telecommunication are supplied or consumed. It has become difficult to understand the changes of the new environment concerning the contents with only the linear structure point of view. Nevertheless, the current content regulation systems have been taking temporary action such as enacting provisions or laws against the new environment. This means the contents are still governed by an existing fundamental principal of regulation. It is called "Vertical Regulation" which controls the contents of broadcasting and telecommunication according more to equipment than to the content itself. However, the contents under the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunication could be provided or used regardless of their facilities that used to carry only a specific content before. It is obvious that the temporary expedient will reach a limit for its availability. This is the prime reason the content regulation systems should be urgently reformed. This research points out a series of problems for the systems. Lastly, this study makes an attempt to seek essential ways of improving the content regulation systems. Above all, this paper tries to suggest a new principle which could be named "The Principle of Equality on Content Regulation".