South Korea will increase criminal penalties for sexual deepfakes shared on platforms like Telegram
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The growing problem of sexually explicit deepfakes in South Korea has prompted officials to enhance criminal penalties, increasing prison terms and launching investigations into the networks behind them.
With at least 2,000 reported victims of deepfake crimes, South Korea's Advocacy Center for Online Sexual Abuse Victims highlights the severe impact, especially on minors, amid growing digital misconduct.
President Yoon Suk-Yeol is advocating for a rigorous investigation into digital sex crimes, reflecting the urgent need for government action against the rise of deepfake pornography.
As South Korea confronts a surge of sexually explicit deepfakes on platforms like Telegram, the government is moving to strengthen laws and protect victims from ongoing abuse.
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