Deepfake outrage in South Korea: President Yoon calls for immediate action as Telegram faces backlash August 26, 2024 at 10:44PM

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for an investigation into digital sex crimes after reports of deepfake images of South Korean women being shared on Telegram. The arrests of suspects, including Telegram's founder over related crimes, has heightened concerns. The Korea Communications Standards Commission plans to address the escalating issue in an upcoming meeting.