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South Korea’s Naver stamps out anonymity for commenters
In a new move which took effect yesterday, South Korean Internet giant Naver displayed the user names and comment histories of users who posted replies on news stories on its platform.
The company said the change is intended to prevent cyber bullying and abusive behaviour online.
Naver's anonymous comment system has often been criticised for allowing abusive and disparaging comments.
Naver's move came in the wake of the deaths of two singers, Sulli and Goo Hara, late last year.
Sulli took her own life at the age of 25 and was often the subject of hate comments over how she dressed and about being an outspoken feminist.