South Korea Demands Social Media Firms Combat Deepfake Pornography

Authorities intensify efforts to tackle digital sex crimes as cases surge, targeting both platforms and perpetrators.

• President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for thorough investigations into digital sex crimes, emphasizing the need for eradication.
• Telegram and other social media firms are urged to cooperate in deleting and blocking sexually explicit deepfake content.
• A 24-hour hotline for victims will be established, and regulatory personnel will be doubled to monitor digital sex crimes.
• Most perpetrators are teenagers, with victims often being minors, including students and female soldiers.
• Activists and officials highlight the urgent need for stronger legislation and better education to address the issue.

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