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KISA chief facing dismissal challenges audit findings, cites procedural flaws

Lee Sang-jung (이상중), head of the Korea Internet & Security Agency, challenged audit findings at a parliamentary audit on Oct. 15 after the board approved a motion recommending his dismissal over allegations including misuse of a corporate card. Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Jeong-heon questioned Lee’s past career and raised suspicions of false entries and shifting responsibility to staff. Lee denied false resume claims and said there were procedural problems in the audit.

Telecommunications & Media

AI use spreads ahead of June 3 local elections, from polls to vote count broadcasts

Generative AI is being used more widely than ever ahead of the June 3 nationwide local elections in South Korea, including in opinion polling, broadcasters’ real-time vote count analysis and explanations, and deepfake monitoring. SBS and OpenAI Korea plan to use GPT-5.5 for real-time natural-language commentary during an election night broadcast. AI-based “silicon sampling” is also drawing attention in polling, while authorities are deploying AI models to detect deepfakes.

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.