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South Korea swings from political paralysis to punitive power
South Korea began enforcing a new law on July 7 targeting false and manipulated information. The law allows punitive damages up to five times proven losses against news organizations and online channels that knowingly distribute prohibited content for harm or profit. Repeat violations after a final determination of falsehood may result in further penalties.
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