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A public warning sign on digital deepfake videos is seen on a wall in Daejeon on Aug. 30. 2024. [NEWS1]

Over 3,000 detained over online sex crimes in past year, nearly half of them teens

Police have apprehended over 3,000 suspects in connection with online sex crimes over the past year, with nearly half of them in their teens, officials said Sunday.

2025.11.16

Former Democratic Party Rep. Choe Kang-wook delivers a speech following the final verdict on his case by the Supreme Court in Seoul on Monday. [YONHAP]

PPP claims DP lawmaker downplayed sexual misconduct accusation: 'It is pathetic'

The People Power Party criticized the Democratic Party's Choe Kang-wook for secondary victimization comments on sexual misconduct, urging immediate ethics review and accountability.

2025.9.4

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An image of a statue of Justitia, the goddess of justice [KOREA JOONGANG DAILY]

'Have a lot of sex': Ex-high school teacher fined 5 million won for inappropriate comments in class

A court fined a former high school teacher 5 million won ($3,600) for making inappropriate sexual remarks during class.

2025.8.14

Jeong Myeong-seok, the leader of the Christian Gospel Mission religious cult, otherwise known as the Jesus Morning Star (JMS), shown in Netflix docuseries “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal″ (2024) [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok faces new charges for unlicensed miracle water sales

Already imprisoned for sexually assaulting followers, cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok is facing fresh charges for allegedly profiting from unlicensed sales of “miracle water” to his devotees.

2025.7.31

Survivors and activists hold placards calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations on familial sexual violence in front of Kyobo Bookstore's Gwanghwamun branch in Jongno District, central Seoul, on June 28. [OH SO-YEONG]

'I thought no one would believe me': Survivors of family sexual abuse call for end to statute of limitations

Survivors of familial sexual violence took central Seoul on June 28, calling for an end to the statute of limitations for cases that occurred after the victim turned 13, arguing that the 10-year limit is not enough time to confront such trauma.

2025.7.9

Kid Cudi testifies on the witness stand during Sean ″Diddy″ Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in a Manhattan federal court on May 22 in New York. [AP/YONHAP]

Prosecutor tells jury 'it's time' to convict Sean 'Diddy' Combs as sex trafficking trial near end

Sean “Diddy” Combs “committed crime after crime” but thought his “fame, wealth and power” put him above the law, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday as the hip-hop mogul’s sex trafficking trial shifted to closing arguments.

2025.6.27

Footballer Hwang Ui-jo answers reporters' questions as he leaves the court after being sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation in the first trial held at the Seoul Central District Court on Feb. 14. [YONHAP]

Hwang Ui-jo handed suspended one-year prison sentence for illegal sex videos

Footballer Hwang Ui-jo was handed a suspended one-year prison term Friday for illegally filming his sexual encounters with a woman.

2025.2.14

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It only takes a number: Random chat apps becoming hotbed for teen drug, sex crimes

Random chat apps that require no age verification are becoming conduits of illegal teenage activity, from gambling to drug use and sex crimes.

2024.10.30

Footballer Hwang Ui-jo, charged for illegally filming his sexual encounters with partners, attends his first trial held at the Seoul Central District Court in Songpa District, southern Seoul on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

Prosecutors seek four-year sentence for footballer Hwang Ui-jo over illegal sex videos

Prosecutors have sought a four-year prison sentence for footballer Hwang Ui-jo on charges of filming sexual encounters with his partners without their consent.

2024.10.16

Toughen the punishment on deepfake sex crimes

To make matters worse, an increasing number of male students — and their female counterparts — do this against one another.

2024.8.26