Digital Sex Crimes and Deepfakes in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for thorough investigation of digital sex crimes after reports of deepfake images and videos of South Korean women in Telegram chatrooms. Police report surge in online deepfake sex crimes, mostly involving teenagers and people in their 20s. The Korea Communications Standards Commission plans to discuss measures to counter sexually explicit deepfakes.
Key Points
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for investigation of digital sex crimes
- Surge in reported cases of online deepfake sex crimes in South Korea, mostly involving young individuals
- Telegram chatrooms found to contain sexually explicit deepfakes of South Korean women
- Legal consequences for making and distributing sexually explicit deepfakes in South Korea
Pros
- Increased awareness and discussion around online deepfake sex crimes
- Calls for thorough investigation and countermeasures by the government
Cons
- Rising number of reported cases of online deepfake sex crimes
- Victims, including students and female military personnel, affected by sexually explicit deepfakes