Can I report it as online grooming?

The situation you described appears to potentially constitute the crime of "online grooming," in which the perpetrator builds trust with the victim child and then attempts sexual abuse or exploitation by using that trust.

Online grooming refers to cases where, without meeting in person, the perpetrator forms intimacy with the victim through online spaces such as messengers, SNS, and chat apps, and then uses this to commit sexual abuse or exploitation.

Such acts are crimes that may be subject to imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won under Article 15-2 of the "Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles against Sex Offenses."

If you have discovered a situation in which your child is being subjected to online grooming, you can immediately report it to the police (112) or 117 (Emergency Reporting Center for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Women) and request an investigation.

At this time, it is important to secure evidence such as chat records, the other party's profile, and screen captures.

In addition, even if the photos were not actually transmitted, the demand itself for the purpose of sexual exploitation can constitute a crime, so we recommend that you promptly report and receive consultation from an expert.