The Korean media on Monday (13/2) was busy reporting on the issue of the divorce of Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim. But the celebrity couple apparently fell victim to mass-produced fake news.
South Korean figure skating queen Kim Yuna and singer Ko Woo Rim got married on October 22, 2022. After only a few months of marriage, an unexpected issue emerged that the celebrity couple had divorced.
The Korean media on Monday (13/2) was busy reporting on the issue of the divorce of Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim. But the celebrity couple apparently fell victim to mass-produced fake news on YouTube channels.
The fake report said Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim had divorced on February 11. It is also said that the divorce occurred when Kim Yuna was pregnant and Ko Woo Rim had an affair with another woman.
Ko Woo Rim is said to have smuggled a woman into his house when Kim Yuna was on a business trip abroad. The man and his mistress were said to have been drinking wine and spending intimate time together.
The issue of Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim divorcing is obviously fake news as no reports are known through any influential media. However, because there are specific divorce dates and circumstances explained, some people believe this issue is a fact.
In this regard, cybercrime expert and professor at Pyeongtaek University named Jeong Tae Jin said, "Fake news is treated as broadcast by one person, not media, so it cannot be punished at this time. However, if individual action is taken, it can be punished as a complaint." cyber slander."
On the other hand, Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim first met in 2018. They dated for about 3 years before local media released their dating photos. Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim then confirmed they were dating and will get married soon.
Meanwhile, the marriage of Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim received full support from the public. The reason is that these two celebrities have a slick image, especially Kim Yuna, who had made South Korea proud in the world Olympics. (wk/charity)
