News KidsTopia Earns 'kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED' Global Child Online Safety Seal
KidsTopia Earns 'kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED' Global Child Online Safety Seal
Inculab plus, operator of KidsTopia, has earned the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal under the global child online safety program… strengthened chat filters, personal-info masking, and AI interaction safeguards
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.
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.
A Growing Global Platform
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.
Strengthened Safety Framework
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.
AI Interaction Safeguards
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.
CEO Comment
Mingu Kim, CEO of Inculab plus, stated: "For KidsTopia to grow as a global service, it is essential to provide engaging content alongside a safe, trustworthy environment."
kidSAFE Comment
Shai Samet, Founder and President of kidSAFE, commented: "KidsTopia became one of the few Korea-based members to hold this designation, demonstrating strong commitment to child safety."
• Expanded reach beyond Southeast Asia into Australia, the UK, New Zealand and more, now live in 11 countries •Overseas usage accounts for ~70% as of June; U.S. user base grows by 340% in just one quarter • Collaborative content such as virtual mudflat exploration and K-pop promotion halls gain traction; future pipeline includes animation, ESG, and advanced science content
•Provides biodiversity learning through virtual tidal flat experience… Adds K-pop girl group experience zone • Introduces a convenience store theme where children practice English by speaking with foreign customers… “Immersive K-content to expand for the global Alpha Generation.
• Launched by LG Uplus in May 2023. • Gained global traction, reaching 1M users just 4 months after hitting 500K• Enables natural language learning through conversations with AI characters