Tools to detect deepfakes and voting fraud showcased ahead of local elections

by Han Jun-gu Posted : March 10, 2026, 17:58Updated : March 10, 2026, 18:02
Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung delivers remarks at the AI Deepfake Detection and Analysis Model Demonstration at the Government Complex Seoul March 10 2026 Yonhap
Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung speaks at an event at the government complex in central Seoul on March 10, 2026. Yonhap
SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) - A demonstration to detect artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and prevent other election-related fraud was held at the government complex in central Seoul on Tuesday.

It was part of efforts by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to prevent any illegal activities in voting and other violations ahead of local elections slated for early June.
 
Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung observes a demonstration of fake news detection technology at campaign sites during the AI Deepfake Detection and Analysis Model Demonstration at the Government Complex Seoul March 10 2026 Yonhap
Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung attends an event at the government complex in central Seoul on March 10, 2026. Yonhap
The ministry said it has worked with the National Forensic Service since 2024 and can now detect deepfakes with 92 percent of accuracy, a significant improvement from the previous 76 percent.

The ministry pledged to work closely with relevant agencies to protect citizens and crack down on false information and deepfakes.
 
Researcher Park Nam-in of the National Forensic Service demonstrates fake news detection technology at campaign sites during the AI Deepfake Detection and Analysis Model Demonstration at the Government Complex Seoul March 10 2026 Yonhap
Researcher Park Nam-in of the National Forensic Service speaks at an event at the government complex in central Seoul on March 10, 2026. Yonhap