The Gyeongnam governor election for the June 3 local elections, two days before the voting date, has intensified into a clash between the ruling and opposition parties over allegations of “deepfake video production and distribution” and “government-backed election interference.” The Democratic Party of Korea is attacking, claiming it is an “organized government-backed election involving public officials,” while the People Power Party is countering by calling it a “political scheme.” The situation has escalated into a mudslinging battle, with both sides filing complaints against each other and the whistleblower even holding a press conference.
On the 1st, Kim Myeong-seop, spokesperson for Democratic Party candidate Kim Kyoung-soo, held a press conference at the Gyeongnam Provincial Government and demanded the Changwon District Prosecutors’ Office swiftly secure evidence and investigate nine individuals—current and former Gyeongnam Provincial Government officials and workers from Park’s election camp—referred to the prosecutors’ office by the Gyeongnam Election Commission for alleged violations of the Public Official Election Act.
Kim stated, “Nine individuals, including those linked to Park’s camp and current and former public officials, were collectively referred to the Changwon District Prosecutors’ Office by the election commission. This is an outright case of illegal government-backed election and AI fake video gate.” He added, “The whistleblower reportedly informed...
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