South Korea Vows to Tackle Deepfake Scourge Amid Rising Concerns

South Korean regulators and police are intensifying efforts to combat sexually exploitative deepfakes. Amid rising public outcry, authorities are urging social media companies like Telegram to cooperate in removing such content. The government is also pushing for tougher laws and increasing resources to address digital sex crimes.

South Korean regulators and police have vowed to combat sexually exploitative deepfakes, urging Telegram and other social media companies to cooperate as they intensify their crackdown on this practice.

Recent reports from domestic media indicate that sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of South Korean women are prevalent in Telegram chatrooms. This has sparked an outcry from feminist groups and K-pop fans, who are actively sharing tips on exposing these chatrooms.

The crackdown coincides with Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, being investigated in France for organized crime on the app. South Korea is also pushing for tougher laws and planning a seven-month crackdown on digital sex crimes, increasing regulatory personnel and establishing a 24-hour victim hotline.