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| Game Rating Board | |
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| Year founded | 2006 |
| Website | https://www.grac.or.kr/ |
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The Game Rating Board (κ²μλ¬Όλ±κΈμμν Geimmul Deung-Geub-Wiwonhoe) (GRB) is the South Korean video game content rating board. A governmental organization, the GRB rates video games to inform customers of the nature of game contents.
Initially, the Korea Media Rating Board, a governmental organization, rated video games just like other entertainment media. However, a controversy occurred because the Korea Media Rating Board rated a gambling game called Sea Story as if it were suitable for everyone, allegedly due to a bribe. The Korean government got through the controversy by creating the GRB in 2006; it is now the only rating organization for video games.
Five ratings used by GRB:
| Rating Symbols | Custom | Notes | Enforcement |
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For all | Titles rated ALL have content that may be suitable for all ages. |
Clearly displayed Age Rating Symbols and content Descriptors on the front of every arcade game machine, computer and video game box, on upper right side of online game screens(every 1 hour, over 3 seconds), the starting screen of mobile games (over 3 seconds). |
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12+ | Titles rated 12+ have content that may be suitable for ages 12 and older | |
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15+ | Titles rated 15+ have content that may be suitable for ages 15 and older | |
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19+ | Titles rated 19+ have content that is suitable for ages 19 and older | |
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For testing (unreleased games). | Game contents for testing with GRB's permission before general release (stability check, efficiency test, closed-beta test, etc.). Most video games can be of any rating, though only 'All' and 'Teenager restricted' are permitted for arcade games. |
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The following ratings have been updated and are no longer used, but they may appear on games published previously.
| Rating Symbols | Custom | Notes |
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18+ | Titles rated 18+ have content that is suitable for ages 18 and older |
The descriptors are:
