The Korea Broadcast Media Communications Commission said it met the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on Jan. 12 and agreed to activate a cross-government cooperation system to eradicate digital sex crimes such as deepfakes and protect youths.

The two bodies will jointly seek measures to protect youths in response to changes in the AI environment. They plan to respond strictly by applying a "zero-tolerance principle" to deepfake sex crimes. They will also step up cooperation on constant monitoring to delete and block harmful information, along with strengthening online platforms' ethical responsibility.

Commission Chairman Kim Jong-chul said the government would take the lead in creating a safe online environment so that advances in digital technology do not leave someone with irreparable wounds. He said it would focus all its capabilities on breaking down walls between ministries and delivering tangible results.

Gender Equality and Family Minister Won Min-kyung stressed that the government would enhance its response capability to digital sex crimes through close cooperation. She said it would pursue effective policies from prevention through response to create a digital society where everyone can feel safe.

The two bodies plan to sign an MOU this month detailing specific areas of cooperation based on the discussion.