Following the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, malicious posts mocking victims and bereaved families have surged on online communities and social media platforms. Police are investigating 174 cases on suspicion of defamation and other charges, having arrested 1 person and identified 13 others. The Gwangju Bar Association has filed complaints on 9 damage cases and additional complaints are planned. The Broadcasting and Communications Committee requested portal and platform operators to activate reporting functions for malicious posts and take immediate action.