SEOUL—In a significant move ahead of South Korea's general election next month, Google has announced it will suspend all politics-related advertisements on its platforms. Industry sources revealed on Sunday that Google had issued a notice indicating its decision to halt political advertising across its services, including YouTube, Google Search, and the Google Play Store, during the election period in South Korea.
According to Yonhap News Agency, The decision is seen as an effort by Google to shield voters from potentially misleading or biased political content. Furthermore, Google aims to guide users towards reliable information by providing links on its homepage about voting methods and voter registration. The tech giant also plans to offer election-related information panels through YouTube search results connected to the election, thereby directing users to credible sources for further details.