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Under South Korean law, you have the right to request deletion of your personal information from websites, and operators must comply without undue delay.
What the Law Says
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) gives individuals strong rights over their personal data, including the right to request deletion from online platforms.
If a website in South Korea holds your personal information and you no longer wish for it to be retained, you may request its deletion under Article 35 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
The personal information handler — such as a website operator — must comply with your deletion request without undue delay. If they refuse, they must notify you of the reason within 30 days.
PIPA applies to any entity handling personal information of individuals in South Korea, including foreign websites that target or collect data from Korean users.
Personal information includes names, contact details, ID numbers, photos, and other data that can identify an individual.
Statutory TextA data subject may request a personal information handler to delete his/her personal information.
— Personal Information Protection Act, s. 35 — Right to Request Deletion
Statutory TextA personal information handler who receives a request for deletion … shall immediately take measures to delete the personal information concerned.
— Personal Information Protection Act, s. 35 — Right to Request Deletion
Statutory TextWhere a personal information handler refuses to comply with a request … he/she shall notify the data subject of the reasons therefor without delay, but not later than thirty days.
— Personal Information Protection Act, s. 35 — Right to Request Deletion
What to Do
Identify the website’s personal information protection officer (PIPO) or contact point — usually listed in the privacy policy.
Submit a written deletion request specifying your name, contact details, and the information you want removed.
Keep proof of submission (e.g., email receipt or certified mail).
If no response within 30 days, file a complaint with the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) or the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC).
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.