The case of Seungri piqued international interest in South Korea’s hidden camera porn, known as “molka.” These tiny, light-shaped devices secretly record women’s private moments for profit.

Men in power—whether they are chaebol executives or political leaders—use karaoke-escort bars, called room salons, for their illicit pleasures. This culture of misogyny is fueling a dangerous, widespread epidemic.
What is rape porn?

For those who don’t know, rape porn is a genre of fetish videos where women are subjected to graphic sexual violence. It shows a world in which women are humiliated and degraded (whipped, beaten, spat on, verbally abused) while men enjoy their power and dominance. It’s one of the most popular porn genres on the internet, and millions of hours of violent rape porn are available for purchase online. In fact, a quick search of “rape porn” on Google reveals page after page of websites advertising such videos.

Rape porn is a symptom of an underlying culture of misogyny and violence against women in Korea. A slew of scandals in the past year have highlighted this issue, including the gang-rape and drugging scandals involving nightclubs like Burning Sun. The sex crimes were perpetrated by groups of VVIP customers who paid for women to be drugged and gang-raped. The club then hired teams of “incinerators” to clean up the mess in the morning.

Male celebrities and young people have also been implicated in the scandal. The K-pop star Jung Joon-young, member of the boy band FT Island, was found guilty last year of secretly filming himself having sex with multiple women and sharing the footage without their consent. He had reportedly shared the clips on group chats with other K-pop stars, including Seungri of Big Bang.

The sex crimes have sparked outrage in South Korea and abroad. But while many men are quick to blame these incidents on celebrities and the media, we must remember that average Korean men perpetuate a toxic culture of violence against women as well.

For example, in 2017, a man was arrested for posting naked pictures of an impoverished elderly woman on the website Ilbe, even though she had never given him permission to do so. The public outrage over this incident helped bring attention to the widespread sex abuse of women in South Korea, but it was only a small part of a much larger problem.

We also see the same pattern of violence against women in schools and on college campuses across the country. In a recent study, RAINN found that nearly 25% of female undergraduate students reported being raped or sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Moreover, 야동 in Korean society are not above using violence against women as a form of bonding or entertainment.
How is rape porn perpetrated?

In South Korea, where a sex culture of male dominance permeates society, rape porn is perpetrated in many ways. Tiny hidden cameras disguised as lighters, for example, secretly record women in dressing rooms, bathrooms, public places like subway stations and even during private moments such as sex. The footage is then posted to online platforms and marketed for profit, without the victims’ knowledge.

These digital sex crimes are often perpetrated by men who exploit women for money and sexual fantasy, or as revenge against their enemies. The videos are then used as threats to blackmail women, a practice that has led to a spate of suicides in recent years. A recent case involved former member of girl group Kara Goo Hara, who was filmed by her ex-boyfriend for revenge porn and committed suicide a year later after being blackmailed for the film.

The recent arrests of Cho and other suspects in the molka ring on Telegram are a welcome step towards tackling these crimes, but the public is demanding more than just the arrests of criminals who commit these horrendous crimes. People are calling for a new law to protect privacy by prohibiting the use of hidden cameras on mobile phones and other devices, and also pushing for greater punishment for those who own and distribute illegal molka pornography.

Some women are calling for the introduction of a filter that will automatically blur faces when photos and videos are taken in public, while others argue that this would be an effective way to curb sex crime. They are also asking for better help for women who have suffered from these crimes, such as the provision of deletion processing and full-scale counseling.

While these calls for action come from different sections of society, they are all united by the fact that they want to see a change in how people treat each other, particularly young men. In a country where women’s rights have slipped to the bottom of the international rankings on measures such as educational achievement and life expectancy, the rise in sex crime is alarming and needs to be addressed quickly.
Why is rape porn perpetrated?

Despite public outrage and legislative efforts, South Korea remains home to a profitable industry that exploits non-consensual images of young people — mostly women — who are often unaware they’re being filmed. Known as molka in Korea, this covert filming is a form of sexual exploitation and illegal pornography. It can have serious and lasting consequences for those involved, including long-tail effects like ostracism and feelings of deep shame.

The victims of molka crimes are not only subjected to physical violence, but also emotional and psychological harm. One of the main reasons for this is that they are often made to feel ashamed for exposing themselves without their consent. As a result, they suffer from severe depression and anxiety. Moreover, their social life is often disrupted due to the stigma of having been exposed online.

In addition, they are not able to find work because of the negative perception of their body. They are also forced to move away from their friends and families and live alone. This makes them vulnerable to more abuse and exploitation, as they are left alone with their attackers who have complete control over their bodies and lives.

For these reasons, it is vital that laws are enacted and enforced to combat molka crimes. In addition, there needs to be greater education for the public on the dangers of this type of sexual exploitation.

As a result, the Korean government has passed legislation requiring social media platforms to filter out explicit content, and it has also increased penalties for those who possess or distribute such videos. However, many believe that these measures do not go far enough to protect the safety and privacy of children and vulnerable individuals.

Furthermore, a culture of misogyny is fueling the rise of this heinous crime in Korea. In a society where men are in power, they see no need to respect women and treat them as equals. This is especially true when it comes to the treatment of women in the workplace.

In a country where the sexual violence of women is so widespread, it’s important that young people take steps to protect themselves and that more needs to be done to stop these crimes from happening in the first place. In response to this, the growing “4B movement” among young women in Korea, which advocates boycotting dating, sex, marriage and childbearing, is a crucial step.
What are the consequences of rape porn?

For a nation that touts itself as a tech leader, South Korea still ranks at the bottom of developed countries when it comes to equality for women. A large part of this problem is rooted in misogynistic culture and the prevalence of spycam porn, which involves secretly filming people using small, hidden cameras that look like lighters to document their private moments. This footage is then distributed and profited off of in online communities without the victims’ knowledge.

This type of sexual violence is not limited to pornography, though. Women who experience this kind of abuse can be ostracized and lose their careers, and they are often not believed when they report it to authorities. This is why it’s crucial that more women become empowered to come forward with their stories of rape and sexual assault.

A key part of this effort is to debunk the myths about rape and sex crimes that fuel gender inequality in the first place. This includes myths that blame victims for their own assault or that sex isn’t a serious crime. These myths are common among men and can even be seen in movies that portray sexual violence as amusing or entertaining.

The recent cases of rape porn perpetrated by K-pop stars have sparked outrage among the public. Although the main suspects have been arrested, many are calling for heavier punishment and a wider investigation into other pornography rings on the Telegram app. The incident could also lead to a review of laws on mobile pornography, including whether or not it should be considered a crime under current legislation.

Men in South Korea — whether they are famous celebrities, university students, or average citizens — are the main perpetrators of rape porn. They see females as objects to be exploited, and this mentality has been fueled by a history of sexual exploitation in the country. The “comfort women” scheme in World War II, where Japanese colonial soldiers abused Korean women as sex slaves, set the standard for male exploitation of women. This mentality has continued into peacetime and has been reflected in the behavior of K-pop stars, chaebol executives, and other powerful men in the country.