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How do South Koreans view efforts at combating misinformation on social media? The growing influence of social media companies and their willingness to engage in content moderation on their platforms expands the domain of free speech and information beyond government actions. Through original survey work, I find that South Koreans, across party lines, largely acknowledge concerns about misinformation on social media, with views on media freedom and support for defamation laws corresponding with responding to misinformation. However, little consensus emerges on what social media companies should do in response to misinformation.

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South Korea public opinion misinformation free speech social media

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South Korean Perceptions of Misinformation on Social Media: The Limits of a Consensus?

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