The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Korea Women's Human Rights Institute announced on the 16th that starting from the 17th, a consultation center for victims of digital sex crimes, including deepfake sex crimes, will be unified and operated under '1366.'
1366 operates as a toll-free emergency hotline for women. It has been pointed out that the consultation phone numbers for victim support agencies for digital sex crimes across the country were all different, making them difficult to remember.
From now on, if one calls 1366, they can receive counseling regarding digital sex crimes. Counseling for victims is available, and if desired, they can also be connected to emergency shelters.
In addition, starting on this day, central and regional support centers for victims of digital sex crimes will be launched. This expands the digital sex crime victim support center that has been in operation since 2018. It will not only provide existing victim counseling and assistance with the removal of related posts but also undertake additional tasks such as education, consulting, and establishing domestic and international cooperation systems.
Vice Minister Shin Young-sook said, 'This will help in supporting victims of digital sex crimes.'