- For the template, see {{GRB}}.
The Game Rating Board (게임물등급위원회 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.
Ratings
Five ratings used by GRB:
| Rating Symbols | Custom | Notes | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:GRB All.png | 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). |
| File:GRB 12.png | 12+ | Titles rated 12+ have content that may be suitable for ages 12 and older | |
| File:GRB 15.png | 15+ | Titles rated 15+ have content that may be suitable for ages 15 and older | |
| File:GRB 18.png | 18+ | Titles rated 18+ have content that is suitable for ages 18 and older | |
| File:GRB Test.png | 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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Content descriptors icons
The descriptors are:
- Sexuality
- Violence
- Fear/horror/threatening
- Gambling (betting)
- Alcohol, tobacco, drug
- Language
- Crime, anti-social or anti-governmental messages
