[콘텐츠칼럼]정의조차 없는 법률 용어 '게임과몰입' 이대로 괜찮은가

South Korea's gaming law has lacked a formal definition of 'game addiction' for nearly two decades, creating policy ambiguity and inefficient budget allocation. As AI expands gaming into work and educational spaces, the outdated addiction narrative fails to address specific harms like excessive spending and sleep deprivation. Policymakers must replace vague addiction language with precise, function-based terminology—such as 'digital literacy enhancement' and 'consumer protection'—to build effective regulations for the AI era.