799 students and 31 teachers became victims of deepfake videos in 2023, reports the Ministry of Education

According to a recent survey on Monday, a total of 799 students from elementary to high school have fallen victim to deepfake videos this year, including 31 teachers.

The Ministry of Education revealed the figures from its latest survey, which showed that between January 1 and October 27, 833 people were victims of deepfake videos, including three school employees.

During this period, 504 damage reports were filed with schools, including 279 from high schools and 209 from middle schools.

Of all the cases, 417 were referred to authorities for investigation, including 223 from secondary schools, while 218 were referred for deletion, the survey showed.

South Korea has seen a rise in deepfake sex crimes involving the manipulation of women's facial images, sparking public alarm. (Yonhap)