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Google leaks data on victims\' requests to delete digital sex crime content, South Korea reviews legal liability

South Korea confirmed that Google leaked to an external website information submitted by victims of digital sex crimes and support organisations seeking deletion of abusive content. The government said it is reviewing whether legal violations occurred and whether Google bears legal responsibility, separate from the company’s pledge to prevent a recurrence. Authorities blocked exposed information in stages and ordered emergency takedowns of related posts while widening checks into past leaks.

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Sci-tech media panel passes ruling party-led resolution urging Lee Jin-sook to recuse herself

South Korea\'s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on Monday passed, led by the ruling party, a resolution urging People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook (이진숙) to refrain from speaking and voting on agenda items involving herself. People Power Party members, including Lee, protested the item being tabled and walked out before the vote. Democratic Party lawmakers criticised Lee, while the opposition demanded the agenda change be withdrawn.

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Voice phishing measures cut cases and losses by about 40 percent

South Korea\'s government said voice phishing cases and losses fell for 10 straight months after it rolled out a comprehensive crackdown plan. Cases from October to July dropped 39.9 percent to 12,554, while losses fell 43.2 percent to 632.4 billion won. Authorities cited emergency blocking of scam numbers within 10 minutes, an AI platform for sharing suspicious information, expanded reporting operations and stronger investigations and international cooperation.