Deepfake sexual crime material in South Korea passes last year's total in eight months
2026-10-17 | KOR | incident | psychological, reputational
Our take
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.