US EditionKorea Police Raid School Over Alleged Online Election Manipulation
- South Korea is set to elect a new president on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment of ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over a martial law declaration.
- Disinformation targeting opposition leader Lee Jae-myung includes false claims about his ties to China, as noted by media communications professor Choi Jin-bong.
- Polling data shows Lee with a significant lead over rival Kim Moon-soo, despite misleading narratives suggesting otherwise, reflecting a growing tension in South Korean politics.
- Experts warn that AI-driven misinformation threatens democracy by hindering access to truthful information for voters.
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South Korea election preview
South Koreans head to the polls this Tuesday, June 3, to elect a new president. They’ll face a choice between two candidates with sharply contrasting visions for the country’s future — the outcome could determine whether Seoul stays closely aligned with the US and Japan, or shifts toward a more independent course that might favor closer ties with China.Why is there an election now? The special election comes after former President Yoon Suk Yeol …
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AlKhaleej TodayFrom fake Mao photos to AI deepfakes: How election disinformation is warping South Korea’s presidential race
SEOUL, June 1 — A photo of the frontrunner bowing to a Mao Zedong statue? News reports claiming US President Donald Trump endorsed a long-shot candidate? Not true, just examples...
South Korea's election watchdog chief apologizes over errors
The chief of the National Election Commission (NEC) has apologized for management mistakes during last week’s early voting for the presidential election, vowing to make every effort to minimize such errors on Election Day on Tuesday. “There were some management lapses,” Chairperson Roh Tae-ak told reporters at its office in eastern Seoul, Saturday. “I apologize for any confusion we may have caused voters.” This came after the revelation that som…
Police search conservative group's office over orchestrated online anti-DP comments
Police launched a raid Wednesday as part of a criminal investigation into Rhee Park School, a conservative group suspected of orchestrating a coordinated online comment project against President Lee Jae-myung during the presidential campaign.
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