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As Korea s 2024 general election unfolded Wednesday, it showcased a unique landscape where celebrities have taken cautious steps in navigating the political world, while a wave of innovative voting verification methods has surged among the younger generation.
Voters are prohibited from bringing leeks into polling stations during the general elections, as the nation s election watchdog perceived the act as politically motivated and may constitute a violation of the Public Official Election Act.
A fake compilation video featuring President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering a speech has spread rapidly on social media, prompting South Korea's independent media regulation agency to decide on Friday to remove the deceptive video from all social media channels. The 46-second fabricated video shows Yoon saying “I, Yoon Suk Yeol, have been enforcing laws that harass our nation,” as well as “I ruined o.