There is no specific libel law in South Korea, but the law pertaining to defamation, in general, is not very favourable towards plaintiffs. Defamation generally refers to making a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation. In order for someone to win a defamation lawsuit in South Korea, they would need to prove that:
(1) The defamatory statement was made; (2) It was known by whoever made it to be a falsehood; and (3) The communication of the falsehood caused actual damage to their reputation.
Defamation laws vary from country to country. In South Korea, making a defamatory statement can result in both civil and criminal liability. The punishment for violating South Korean defamation laws can range from fines and/or imprisonment to both.