Fake Video Created by AI
As news spread on social media that a firefighter who was managing the site of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash at Muan Airport had died in the line of duty, the National Fire Agency officially stated that this information is false.
On the 3rd, the National Fire Agency clarified that a video claiming a firefighter died while conducting rescue operations at the recent Jeju Air passenger plane disaster site at Muan Airport is a fabricated video created using artificial intelligence (AI), and that no firefighter died during the handling of the passenger plane accident.
The video shared on social media, titled "The Last Touch at Muan Airport," contained claims that a firefighter died while performing rescue operations at the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster site on the 29th of last month. The video mentioned the firefighter’s real name in detail, included scenes of fire suppression, and showed citizens mourning in front of his memorial photo. This video received over 4,000 likes and about 400 comments, drawing a strong response.
However, when netizens raised suspicions such as "There are no news reports that a firefighter died during the handling of the Muan Jeju Air disaster; is this true?" the uploader reportedly deleted the video.
The National Fire Agency further stated, "The video titled 'The Last Touch at Muan Airport' posted on a certain YouTube channel contains false information that a firefighter died during rescue operations at the Jeju Air passenger plane accident. We clarify that this is not true," and added, "The fire authorities will do their utmost to manage the accident for the bereaved families who are deeply grieving and suffering from loss." Investigations confirmed that the video was fabricated using AI.
Meanwhile, on the morning of the 29th last month at around 9:03 a.m., Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, attempted to land on the runway at Muan International Airport but collided with airport facilities, causing most of the aircraft to be engulfed in flames. The fire authorities completed initial extinguishing efforts around 9:46 a.m. and rescued two injured persons from the rear of the aircraft. All 179 other passengers died.
In response to malicious posts, harmful comments, and false information related to the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, the police have taken action. On the 30th, the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit of the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced that it is investigating defamatory internet posts targeting the victims on charges including spreading false information and defamation. They plan to actively punish offenders through monitoring online communities even without victim reports.
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