President Lee: Spreading false information is a serious crime, not subject to tolerance

President Lee Jae-myung has strongly asserted that the intentional dissemination of false information, which leads to social unrest and economic harm, must be met with strict punishment. He made these remarks while sharing a news report about the police identifying 10 suspects in a fake news investigation concerning the government's alleged forced sale of dollars.

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Spreading false information that harms the public is neither freedom of expression nor subject to tolerance.

"Spreading false information that harms the public is neither freedom of expression nor subject to tolerance," President Lee stated on X. He questioned the notion that such actions could be considered "a joke or play," emphasizing that activities causing harm and disrupting societal order are akin to serious crimes that warrant severe penalties, regardless of intent.

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Is it a joke or play? Spreading falsehoods that kill people and destroy the order and values of a community must be severely punished, just like serious crimes.

The president further commended the police investigation team for their diligent work. "I should send pizza to the diligent police investigation team," he added, signaling his support for their efforts in tackling the spread of misinformation. The investigation targets individuals who allegedly spread rumors about the government's financial policies.

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I should send pizza to the diligent police investigation team.