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South Korea Invests $6.2M to Combat Deepfake Crimes

2/3/2025

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South Korea is taking a bold stand against the surge of deepfake crimes, pledging 9.1 billion won (US$6.2 million) to create a detection system by December 2027. With 573 suspects arrested in 1,094 cases this year alone, the initiative also focuses on boosting public awareness and tightening legal measures to safeguard society.

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South Korea is taking a bold stand against the surge of deepfake crimes, pledging 9.1 billion won (US$6.2 million) to create a detection system by December 2027. With 573 suspects arrested in 1,094 cases this year alone, the initiative also focuses on boosting public awareness and tightening legal measures to safeguard society.