Lee vows stern measures against circulation of illegally filmed sexual content

President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to take strong action against the online dissemination of illegally recorded sexual content, according to a statement made via social media on Thursday. The South Korean leader emphasized the government's intention to extend its efforts to combat such material hosted on foreign platforms. In a press release, Lee noted that various agencies, including the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the police, had formulated an extensive plan to tackle the issue.

Previously, the government had responded to victims' requests by aiding in the removal of such content. However, the president pointed out that this approach faced limitations, as certain websites disregarded removal requests or simply transferred deleted videos to other websites, thereby perpetuating the criminal activity. In response, Lee stated that the government's approach would change, shifting from merely deleting posts to dismantling the entire structure that enables such crimes to recur.

The government will go to the extent of shutting down websites that distribute illegally recorded content, with no exceptions, and will ensure strict accountability for those responsible. Lee further stressed that the Republic of Korea will no longer tolerate such despicable crimes that exploit the dignity and individuality of others.

Earlier, the government revealed a series of measures, which include granting investigators the authority to infiltrate illegal websites in order to eliminate exploitative content and gather evidence.