Recently, the issue of deepfake crimes in South Korea has garnered widespread attention from society, with the keyword "Korean Face Swap" topping the trending list on Weibo.
According to the Global Times, citing South Korea's Chosun Ilbo, President Yoon Suk-yeol stated on the 27th that deepfake videos are rapidly spreading through social media, especially in cases targeting unspecified individuals, which are becoming increasingly common. Many victims are minors, and the perpetrators are mostly teenagers.
This phenomenon has caused significant panic in society, prompting President Yoon to call for intensified investigations to eradicate these digital technology-based criminal activities.
Reports indicate that the issue of deepfake crimes in South Korea is becoming more severe, particularly with frequent cases targeting women. Such incidents have occurred in universities, primary and secondary schools, and even the military.
What's even more astonishing is that the number of people possibly involved in deepfake crimes could have reached 220,000, causing great distress and fear among many women.
Currently, some groups even require participants to provide verification of active military status to gain entry, which is quite perplexing. The scope of victims is quite broad, including students, teachers, military personnel, and many minors. Over a hundred schools have been listed as "affected" on social media, with these lists being posted by anonymous users, including some Korean international schools overseas. In response to this crisis, various sectors of society are calling on the government to take stronger measures to combat deepfake crimes.
Key Points:
🌟 Nearly 220,000 people may be involved in deepfake crimes, with many victims being minors.
🔍 South Korean police are investigating deepfake cases involving teenagers, highlighting the urgent need for legal education.
🚨 Various sectors of society are urging the government to take emergency measures to combat deepfake crimes and protect women's rights.