Korea Meteorological Administration to Crack Down on Fake Weather News Amid Viral 'Month-Long Monsoon' Rumors

[Anchor] It seems the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) is struggling with fake news regarding this summer's weather spreading across social media.

[Reporter] Yes, recently, sensational and unverified weather information generated using AI has been spreading rapidly, causing public confusion and raising concerns about potential harm.

In fact, unconfirmed claims such as "the monsoon season will last for an entire month this summer" or "temperatures will soar to 45°C (113°F)" have been circulating on social media. These rumors have also been linked to commercial advertisements, such as group purchases for dehumidifiers and rain boots.

Under the current Meteorological Act, individuals who are not the KMA or registered weather forecasters are prohibited from issuing weather forecasts or advisories, and violators can face fines of up to 1 million won.

Starting this month, the KMA plans to form a review committee to determine whether information constitutes a false forecast. The agency intends to actively consider administrative measures, including fines, if such entities fail to comply with requests for correction.

(Source: Online Community)
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