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South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalists’ groups raise concerns
South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information. Journalist groups have raised concerns that the law could suppress public discourse and lead to censorship.
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