South Korea’s Fake News Crackdown | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

South Korea just slapped a new law on fake news that could make influencers and YouTube stars pay up to five times their losses if they spread lies that harm or profit them — and it’s not just traditional media in the crosshairs. The government says it’s a shield for democracy, empowering regulators to fine up to $656K for repeat offenders. But journalists fear it’ll silence critical voices, creating a chilling effect on free speech. The state claims it’s platforms, not the government, calling content false — and public interest reporting is exempt — but experts warn big tech might…