South Korean police are stepping up their crackdown on crimes involving artificial intelligence.

Since the beginning of 2024, South Korean police have received 921 reports related to sexual crimes using deepfake technology, arresting 474 suspects.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at a ceremony commemorating the 79th anniversary of the founding of the national police force in Seoul on October 21. (Source: Yonhap)

On October 21, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called on police to step up crackdowns on crimes involving artificial intelligence (AI).

During the 79th anniversary celebration of the South Korean National Police, President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed concern about AI-related crimes, illegal drug trafficking, and online gambling, and urged the police to proactively utilize science and technology to combat them.

"Police must enhance their investigative capabilities to keep pace with the rapid development of technology," the leader emphasized.

Faced with a wave of sexual crimes exploiting AI, the South Korean president has instructed the country's police force to develop systems for identifying fake content, such as using deepfake technology, and to cooperate with relevant agencies to eliminate digital sexual crimes.

Since the beginning of 2024, national police in Northeast Asia have received 921 reports related to sexual crimes using deepfake technology, arresting 474 suspects.

President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized that the police should confiscate all illicit gains from criminals to sever their criminal networks, severely punish criminals who endanger vulnerable groups, and implement measures to protect victims' safety and provide psychological support.

"Acts such as domestic violence and child abuse must be dealt with severely from the outset to deter perpetrators from committing further crimes," Yoon said.

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