South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalists' groups raise concerns

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-08 13:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Asia, South Korea, Media, World News, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.
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