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against the domestic game industry.
as part of the process is needed.
possible. In addition, there are other
The Game Industry Association of
Adolescents have no trouble disabling
possible alternatives. Addiction
Korea stated, “Due to the nature of
gamesbysimplyrecitingtheirparents’
counselingcentersforadolescentscan
the Internet, even if implemented,
information and thus taking on adult
be activated and local governments
the Shut Down System will not work
certification.”
are also configuring programs that
on games based on overseas servers.
Effectiveness of legislation in itself
canpreventaddiction.
This regulation will simply kill
is also problematic. In fact, look at
domestic companies.” They were also
overseasexamples.Chinahasgivenup
A high school student said, “The
concerned that the game industry,
on its review process and legislation
reason for this issue in Korea is that
as well as movies, music and TV are
became nominal in Thailand. The
there is very little for adolescents
part of the cultural creative industry
Shut Down System in Vietnam, after
to do. Even if the current situation
and cultural constraints are likely to
the introduction of online games,
is implemented, this situation won’t
hinderthedevelopmentofthecontent
causedmanyuser-drivenproblems.
change. Therefore, it should be a
industry.
priority to review the national Game
The views of adolescents can also
Shut Down System as well as what
provide a perspective on the problem.
adolescents can do in addition to
IfNottheShutDownSystem,
31.2% of surveyed adolescents expect
studying.Activesupportofthisshould
WhatIstheAlternative?
that the ways and means to break
be a priority.” If this is the case, can
into online games will increase. A
Recently emerging as something to
the Game Shut Down System really
typical method to avoid the rule is
be considered is called the Optional
have any meanings? Is it even worth
to steal an adult’s social security
Shut Down System. This allows
startinginNovember?
number. Currently, using the social
parents to request information on
security number of anyone older
children’s payment history and game
swimming@hufs.ac.kr
than 15 years of age or an adult will
playing hours from game companies
allow an adolescent to play games.
and can limit children’s access to the
A high school student, said, “E-mail
games. This method includes both
authentication coupled with the
pros and cons, but some compromise
parents’ Social Security numbers
to the current legislation may be
JUNE 2011

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