What in the World Deepfake porn crisis: How it’s affecting schools in South Korea
Mar 24, 2025
Hyojung Kim, a reporter from the BBC’s Korean Service, sheds light on the alarming deepfake porn crisis plaguing over 500 schools in South Korea. She discusses how teenage perpetrators, often young students, are trivializing serious emotional harm inflicted on victims. The conversation also highlights the complexities of legal accountability for minors and the efforts of the Ministry of Education to combat this issue. Jess Davies shares crucial tips for those affected, emphasizing the importance of collecting evidence and seeking support.
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Deepfake Crisis in South Korea
- Deepfakes are a serious issue in South Korea, affecting over 500 schools and universities.
- Reports of deepfake-related sex crimes rose from 156 in 2021 to 1,202 in 2024.
Motivation Behind Deepfakes
- Many teenagers creating deepfakes are unaware of their actions' severity, often claiming it's "just for fun".
- This mirrors past behaviors, like looking up skirts, previously dismissed as pranks, now amplified by technology.
Gender Disparity in Deepfakes
- Deepfake pornography disproportionately affects females.
- A double standard exists where mocking women is often seen as less serious than mocking men.