Game Rating and Administration Committee, Gaming regulation authority in Busan, South Korea
The Game Rating and Administration Committee is a government body in Busan that evaluates video games based on content factors such as violence, sexuality, fear, and language. It assigns age ratings through a four-tier classification system and works with digital platforms to ensure games are properly categorized before release.
The authority was established in 2006 after controversies surrounding the arcade game Sea Story raised questions about controlling gambling-like elements in games. It replaced the previous Korea Media Rating Board and created a new standard for evaluating game content across the country.
The committee implements a four-tier rating system with categories ALL, 12+, 15+, and 19+ to align with South Korean policies on youth protection.
Developers can receive ratings through GRAC's connections with international platforms to classify games across multiple markets simultaneously. The authority's online platform provides access to information about previously rated games and their classifications.
Beyond providing ratings, the platform allows visitors to access detailed statistical data about game products and evaluation trends. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding how content evaluation works and what games are being reviewed.
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