South Korea election hit by misinformation

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 …

From 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…

South Korea election hit by misinformation

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 of South Korea's election misinformation problems.

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(Seoul): As South Korea heads to the polls next Tuesday, a spate of false claims have emerged online, AFP reported. The fake news includes claims that the overseas voter registration system for South Koreans has weaknesses that could allow foreigners to vote on their behalf. Opposition leader and leading candidate Lee Jae-Myung has been the target of a wave of disinformation, with many false claims about him. There have also been claims that the…