Yonhap News6/2/2026PoliticsSouth Korea
President Lee Calls for Stern Punishment for Fake News Spreaders
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- President Lee Jae Myung has called for stern punishment of individuals knowingly spreading misinformation, specifically referencing an ongoing police investigation into fake news claiming the government would force citizens to sell U.S. dollars.
- Lee emphasized that such acts cause social confusion and economic damage, and cannot be excused as freedom of expression.
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President Lee Jae Myung has called for stern punishment of individuals knowingly spreading misinformation, specifically referencing an ongoing police investigation into fake news claiming the government would force citizens to sell U.S. dollars. Lee emphasized that such acts cause social confusion and economic damage, and cannot be excused as freedom of expression.
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