Police announced on the 8th that they are investigating 159 online posts and videos that defame the victims and families of the Jeju Air passenger plane tragedy.
The Korean National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters stated in a media notice that they are currently conducting investigations into 159 cases as of 5 p.m. the previous day, focusing on cyber investigation teams from police agencies across the country to track down and identify suspects in sequence.
The National Investigation Headquarters noted that they are closely investigating malicious posts that defame the victims and their families, as well as videos from YouTube channels that generate and spread false manipulated information.