South Korea is now in a place where they're questioning how far the state should go to protect teenagers online, as Australia's under-16 social media ban forces governments to confront the limits of digital freedom and safety. The conversation started after Australia became the first country to legally bar children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, a move that has drawn international attention and prompted policy reviews around the world.
In Seoul, the discussion has been active, but officials appear cautious about copying Canberra outright.
