South Korea to Criminalize Possession and Viewing of Deepfake Pornography

New legislation awaits President Yoon's signature, aiming to curb the spread of sexually explicit deepfakes with severe penalties.

• South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill that criminalizes the possession, purchase, saving, and viewing of sexually explicit deepfake images and videos.
• If signed into law, offenders could face up to three years in prison or fines up to $23,000, with creators of such content facing up to seven years in prison.
• Public outrage has surged due to the widespread distribution of deepfake pornography, often involving minors and shared through platforms like Telegram.
• Activists argue that the new law is insufficient and demand stronger measures to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
• The deepfake crisis has led many South Korean women to remove personal photos and videos from social media out of fear of being targeted.

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