recent,South KoreaThe problem of deep fake crimes has attracted social attention, and even the keyword "Korean face-changing" ranked first on the hot search list on Weibo.
According to the Global Times, citing the South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol said on the 27th that deep fake images are spreading rapidly through social media, especially cases targeting unspecified groups of people. Many victims are actuallyMinors, and most of the perpetrators are only in their teens.
This phenomenon has caused great panic in society, and President Yoon has called on relevant departments to step up investigations and completely eradicate this type of crime that uses digital technology.
The report mentioned that the problem of deep fake crimes in South Korea is getting more and more serious, especially cases against women. Such incidents have occurred in university campuses, primary and secondary schools, and the military.
What’s even more incredible is that the number of people involved in deep fake crimes may have reached 220,000, which makes many women feel deeply uneasy and frightened.
The scope of victims is quite wide, covering groups such as students, teachers, soldiers, and even many minors. On social media, more than 100 "victim" schools have been circulated. These lists are all posted by anonymous users, and even include some overseas Korean international schools. In the face of this crisis, all sectors of society have called on the government to take tougher measures to combat deep fake crimes.