# South Korean illegal video distribution investigations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-illegal-video-distribution-investigations
> Updated: 2026-10-30T05:41:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

South Korean authorities are addressing the circulation of illicitly filmed and sexual exploitation videos online. In one instance, police launched an investigation into the renewed distribution of stolen medical surveillance footage on international pornography websites. This footage, filmed between February 2022 and November 2023, depicts patients in various clinics, including obstetrics, gynecology, and plastic surgery departments. The leaks are believed to have originated from the hacking of vulnerable Internet Protocol (IP) cameras.

In a separate development, the Chungnam Provincial Police Agency arrested three individuals for operating an illegal website that distributed approximately 20,000 illicit videos. The group operated from overseas, including Thailand, using cryptocurrency and Telegram to evade detection. Following international cooperation with Interpol and Thai police, one suspect was extradited from Bangkok to South Korea. Authorities have frozen 200 million won in suspected criminal proceeds related to the site, which generated revenue through gambling and prostitution advertisements.

## Claims

- Three individuals were arrested for operating a site distributing illegal sexual videos. (reported by 3 sources)
- The site distributed approximately 20,000 illegal videos. (reported by 3 sources)
- The suspects earned revenue through gambling and prostitution banner advertisements. (reported by 3 sources)
- The group used cryptocurrency to receive advertising payments. (reported by 3 sources)
- The suspects used Telegram for communication and advertising inquiries. (reported by 3 sources)
- Police identified the suspect in Thailand through 32 international cooperation requests and 56 search warrants. (reported by 3 sources)
- Authorities seized 200 million won in criminal proceeds. (reported by 3 sources)
- The suspects used landing pages to bypass government access blocking. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: South Korean Police Arrest Three for Operating Illegal Video Distribution Site

South Korean and Thai police arrested three individuals for operating an illegal site that distributed 20,000 illicit videos and earned profit through gambling advertisements.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-police-arrest-three-for-operating-illegal-video-distribution-site

### 2026-10-06: South Korean medical CCTV footage leaked to overseas porn sites

South Korean police are investigating the redistribution of 80 stolen medical CCTV videos on overseas porn sites, involving patients in various clinics and potentially hacked IP cameras.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-medical-cctv-footage-leaked-to-illegal-overseas-sites

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