Fake News about the

Coronavirus and
Its Effects

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Contents
1. About the Infodemic

2. Examples and damages

of fake news related to
Coronavirus

3. The government's
response to the Covid-
19 fake news

4. Campaigns related to
Covid-19 fake news
About the Infodemic
What is an Infodemic?

‘Infodemic’ is a combination of information and pandemic, which

refers to a phenomenon in which wrong information spreads at a
rapid pace like a pandemic.

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Examples and Current damage status of
fake news related to Coronavirus

1. Government manipulation of the number of coronics

The government is blocking the

progress of the test to report
fewer coronics.

Mr. A, cardiologist
2. False reports of mask payments in other countries

> 2 masks for a week

40 masks for free
3. Health related issues
V High concentrations of alcohol kill the coronavirus.

V Drink alcohol or bleach to treat Covid-19.

V If you spray hydrochloric acid, you may not get Covid-19.

V Keep your throat moist and avoid spicy food to prevent Covid-19.
The domestic government's
response to the Corona fake news
V Create Digital Content
Producting card news and spot video production.
=> Sharing by strengthening the cooperation
system with broadcasters and portal companies
V Establishment of a public-private partnership
group of the Korea Communications Commission.
V Quick Fact Check
Quickly check facts by relevant ministries, such as
the Korea Centers for Disease, Welfare, and Food
and Drug Safety.
Campaigns related to
Covid-19 fake news
1. "Fact Ahead of Rumor" Campaign
2. “Restart Chellenge" Campaign