wire / 2026-10-17-ef5a
Deepfake sexual crime material in South Korea passes last year's total in eight months
Over 17,000 cases reviewed by August, which beats all of last year. The generators did not need a full calendar.
The facts
South Korea has seen a sharp rise in deepfake sexual crime materials, with over 17,000 cases reviewed in the first eight months of the year, surpassing last year's total. AI-generated deepfake videos are fueling widespread harm, prompting calls for more effective measures to prevent distribution and protect victims.