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Following the shocking discoveries of Telegram-based “rooms of humiliation” and deepfake porn, South Korean politicians are rushing to fight the recurrence “Like the Nth Room” digital sex crimes.
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On August 27, 2024 (KST), the representative Han Jeong Ae of the Democratic Party of Korea has introduced a bill to amend the “Special Law on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes,” aimed at penalizing individuals who purchase, store, possess, or view sexually exploitative and/or compromising content created using deepfake technology.
Current South Korean regulations penalize those who produce, edit, and/or distribute sexually exploitative content against the will of the person(s) being photographed/videoed. However, there are no specific regulations for those who download, possess, or view deepfake content fabricated by platforms such as Telegram.
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The amendment proposed by MP Han would close the current loophole, making anyone who possesses, purchases, stores, or views deepfake content subject to up to two years in prison or a fine of up to ₩20.0 million KRW (approximately $15,100 USD).
Current sexual violence laws do not have specific provisions to penalize those who consume deepfake content that is produced for sexual exploitation. As deepfake technology becomes more common, regulations have not kept pace with development. This proposed law addresses this gap in the law.
—Han Jeong Ae
Meanwhile, the president of South Korea My Yoon Suk Yeol he addressed the issue and asked “complete” investigation during a televised government meeting, though his response sparked a strong reaction from Koreans.
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