South Korea Launches Task Force to Combat Illegal Sports Streaming and Gambling

The South Korean government is establishing a dedicated task force to combat digital sex crimes and illegal sports streaming websites. The move reaffirms the country’s dedication to combatting illegal gambling and related crimes, while protecting the public.

Illegal sports streaming websites engage with sports fans and lure them to illegal gambling. South Korea is taking a decisive step against illegal sports streaming, gambling and digital sex crimes. The local government announced Monday its plans to establish a new task force, dedicated to combatting those recurring issues and protecting the public.

The country will hit illegal sports streaming websites that push people into gambling. The creation of the new task force was ordered by Cheong Wa Dan, also known as the Blue House, or the executive office and residence of the President of South Korea. The creation of the new task force was announced by the President’s Chief of Staff, Kang Hoon-sik.