- South Korea to collaborate with social media platforms like Telegram to combat deepfake-related digital sex crimes.
- The Korea Communications Standards Commission will double its personnel monitoring such crimes and create a 24-hour hotline for victims.
- A consultative body will be formed to improve communication with social media firms, especially those without local offices.
South Korea is stepping up its efforts to combat digital sex crimes, particularly those involving deepfake content.
Authorities are seeking stronger collaboration from platforms like Telegram to help block and delete harmful material.
South Korea Tightens Measures to Tackle Online Deepfake Sex Crimes
In addition to ramping up regulatory efforts, a 24-hour hotline will be introduced for victims of digital sex crimes. The Korean National Police Agency has announced a seven-month initiative focused on cracking down on these crimes. For companies without a physical presence in South Korea, the government intends to establish direct communication channels to ensure active cooperation.
The Korea Communications Standards Commission is doubling the number of personnel dedicated to monitoring these crimes, raising the current number of 70 to improve regulatory oversight. In addition, a 24-hour victim support hotline will be established, providing much-needed assistance to those affected by these crimes.
The Korean National Police Agency has also committed to a focused, seven-month effort to crack down on online sex crimes. This initiative reflects the government‘s recognition of the increasing scale of the problem and its impact on the public. Their approach includes setting up consultative bodies for better communication with social media platforms.
Part of the strategy involves establishing face-to-face consultation channels with companies that do not have a physical presence in South Korea. This will allow authorities to coordinate more effectively with tech firms and ensure compliance with the new regulations aimed at tackling digital sex crimes.
South Korea’s commitment to tackling digital sex crimes highlights the growing importance of international cooperation in curbing online abuses. With social media platforms being urged to take an active role, the country aims to protect its citizens from the harms of deepfake technology and other forms of digital exploitation.
“We are urging social media platforms to be more active in helping to delete and block sexually explicit deepfake content to protect our citizens.” — Ryu Hee-lim,
