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- Strengthens child safety framework across chat, user reporting, and AI interactions
- KidsTopia becomes one of the few Korea-based members to earn the designation
- Enhances AI safeguards with AI character disclosure and break reminders
LOS ANGELES and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inculab plus, operator of the AI kids service KidsTopia, announced that it has earned the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal after completing the review under the global child online safety program, the kidSAFE Seal Program.
Inculab plus’ KidsTopia Earns ‘kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED’ Global Child Online Safety Seal
The kidSAFE Seal Program reviews online safety practices of digital services used by children, including websites and mobile apps. KidsTopia previously received the kidSAFE LISTED Seal and has now advanced to the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal following a review of its safety practices.
Spun off from LG U+, Inculab plus operates KidsTopia, an edutainment platform where children can play and learn, explore virtual spaces, interact with friends, and engage with AI characters. The service is available in 11 countries, including Korea, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.
As KidsTopia expands globally, Inculab plus has made child safety and privacy key priorities in building a trusted environment for children and parents.
During certification, KidsTopia strengthened its safety framework in line with kidSAFE guidance. Improvements include enhanced chat filters, automatic detection and masking of suspected personal information such as names and addresses, improved user reporting, and real-time delivery of filtering and reporting events to the moderation team.
KidsTopia also strengthened safeguards for AI interactions. The service informs children when they are interacting with an AI character to prevent confusion with a real person and provides break reminders after consecutive interactions to encourage safer AI use.
Mingu Kim, CEO of Inculab plus, said, "For KidsTopia to grow as a global service, it is important not only to provide engaging content but also to create a safe environment that children and parents can trust. We will continue to strengthen our child safety and privacy practices as we expand globally."
"We were impressed by Inculab plus’ dedication to achieve certification and earn the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal," said Shai Samet, Founder and President of kidSAFE. "KidsTopia became one of the few Korea-based members to ever hold this designation. The team strengthened its chat filtering, user reporting, and AI safeguards and demonstrated a strong commitment to child safety as the service expands globally."
For media inquiries, please contact Jang Hoon (hoon.jang@inculabplus.com).
