
The Dawn of WCAG 3.0: Why We Need New Guidelines
WCAG evolved from 1.0 to 2.2 over 26 years. This post explains why WCAG 3.0 exists: the All-or-Nothing dilemma, checkbox accessibility, and the shift from pass/fail checklists to user outcomes.

WCAG evolved from 1.0 to 2.2 over 26 years. This post explains why WCAG 3.0 exists: the All-or-Nothing dilemma, checkbox accessibility, and the shift from pass/fail checklists to user outcomes.

This post is a record of grappling with web accessibility, public web services, and the responsibilities of developers from direct, hands-on experience. Between law, technology, standards, and reality, I try to answer the question: “Are we really building for everyone?” In the previous post, we confirmed that the Digital Inclusion Act asks “what is usable?” Then this question remains: If AI is a system that makes decisions? If users can’t understand automated decisions? How do we distinguish between content created by generative AI? ...

A people-centered look at Korea's Digital Inclusion Act (effective Jan 22, 2026): how it differs from the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization, kiosk usability obligations, and impact assessment duties developers should know.

This piece is a record of wrestling with web accessibility, public services, and a developer’s responsibility from the field. Between law and technology, between standards and reality, I try to answer: “Are we really building for everyone?” While working on web accessibility for years, I found myself repeatedly hearing a similar question: “We’re certified and passed the checklist. Isn’t accessibility done now?” When I first heard this question, I nodded briefly. Many public websites did meet WCAG 2.1 / KWCAG 2.2 standards, passed screen reader tests, and satisfied contrast requirements. ...
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