해외 게임사 국내 대리인 제도 '유명무실'…실효성 높일 방안은[현장+]

South Korea's domestic representative system for foreign game publishers remains largely ineffective, serving only as a nominal contact point while failing to prevent misconduct by rogue operators and address user grievances substantively. The proposed Game Industry Act revision must establish stronger enforcement mechanisms with clear accountability timelines, expand consumer protection centers beyond loot box issues, and shift from addiction-prevention framing to support-based user protection. This transformation is essential to close regulatory gaps between domestic and foreign publishers while elevating gaming's status as a legitimate cultural and industrial sector.