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South Korea steps up cross-government response to rising teen suicides with AI monitoring, stronger counseling

South Korea is pushing a cross-government package to respond to teen suicides, strengthening mental health support in and out of schools, managing harmful online information and expanding links to counseling and treatment. The Education Ministry said teen suicide deaths rose to 396 in 2025 from 273 in 2016, while psychiatric visits among those aged 0 to 19 increased to an estimated 431,000 in 2025. The plan sets targets to cut suicide rates by 2030 and 2035.

Telecommunications & Media

Fast-track blocking of false food and medical ads from December with written review

South Korea will speed up the blocking of false or exaggerated advertising in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices from December. The Korea Communications Commission said a revision to the law on the establishment and operation of the commission passed a cabinet meeting on Monday, providing grounds for written reviews by its broadcast media review body. The change expands written reviews to include ads abusing AI and deepfakes and deceptive before-and-after comparisons.

AI & Enterprise

Deepfake reports top 10,000 ahead of local elections, government steps up response

South Korea has received more than 10,000 requests to delete posts suspected of violating election rules by using deepfakes, a week before nationwide local elections. The Interior and Safety Ministry held an inter-agency working meeting on May 28 led by Vice Minister Kim Min-jae. Police said 921 people had been caught by May 27 for suspected black propaganda such as false or fake news. Authorities said they are working with regulators and the election commission on detection, deletion, complaints and investigations.