Republic of Korea: Adopted PIPC joint deepfake sex crime response plan of related ministries including strengthening measures to respond to deepfake sexual crimes

On 6 November 2024, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Committee (PIPC) published a joint deepfake sex crime response plan of related ministries, focusing on interagency cooperation and preventive measures. The plan introduces stricter penalties for the creation and distribution of non-consensual manipulated materials and includes provisions for authorities to confiscate and freeze proceeds linked to deepfake-related crimes prior to formal indictments. The plan outlines measures to enhance platform accountability, requiring operators to block harmful content and process removal requests within 24 hours. It also includes mechanisms for expedited content removal, improved victim support services, and the use of technology to detect manipulated media.