DP lawmaker Lee Un-ju hospitalized after sexually explicit deepfakes spread online

Rep. Lee Un-ju of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea has been hospitalized after sexually explicit deepfake images and abusive posts targeting her spread online, prompting lawmakers to call for a thorough investigation and legal action against those involved. Rep. Lee is receiving hospital treatment for severe psychological distress and stress-related symptoms, according to the lawmaker's office on Sunday. Doctors have advised her to rest, making it difficult for her to communicate with others

By The Korea Herald