What are the punishment requirements for celebrity deepfake crimes?

Hello.

Recently, with the development of AI technology, deepfake crimes targeting celebrities are being treated very seriously legally, so it appears difficult to avoid punishment.

This is punished according to 'Article 14-2 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes', and if synthesized in a form that may cause sexual desire or shame, it can be punished by imprisonment of up to 7 years or a fine of up to 50 million won. \

In addition, simply producing it may not be punished, but distributing it or sharing it in group chat rooms is clearly recognized as a distribution purpose and falls under punishment requirements.

In particular, if distributed for profit, you may face aggravated punishment of imprisonment of up to 7 years, so caution is required.

Deepfake crimes targeting public figures such as celebrities can lead to defamation and infringement of personal rights, and you should note that this can lead to not only criminal complaints but also civil damages claims.

Therefore, even if your behavior was simple curiosity, it can be considered a serious crime with strong legal responsibility, so we recommend promptly responding with the assistance of an attorney.