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Dongguk University Graduate School of Law Holds Completion and Matriculation Ceremonies for Digital Asset and Deepfake Prevention Legal Policy Executive Program

PolicyOctober 26, 20263 min read

Dongguk University's Graduate School of Law held a completion ceremony for its second class and an entrance ceremony for its third class of a senior course on digital assets and deepfake prevention law policy. The event recognized graduates and welcomed about 40 new students.

What happened

On the 17th, Dongguk University's Graduate School of Law held a ceremony in Room B161 on the first floor of its law building. Forty graduates of the second class received certificates. Awards were also given to students who did well in class, took part in alumni activities, and helped their community. The third class of about 40 new students also had its entrance ceremony at the same event.

Key numbers

40 second-class graduates received completion certificates.
3 students received the President's Award (총장상): Ahn Sang-eun, Oh Gwa-chil, and Ju Yeong-sun.
13 graduates received the Graduate School Dean's Award, including Kang Som-gyeol.
About 40 new students joined the third class.

About the course

The course is a senior program at Dongguk University's Graduate School of Law. It teaches laws and policies about digital assets, such as digital money and tokens, and about deepfakes. A deepfake is a fake video or image made with AI that can look real. The course uses a system called SOiVA, which is a two-way video service. It was listed on the United Nations Digital Cooperation Portal in September.

Why it matters

The course shows how schools are teaching people to protect privacy, portraits, and personal rights in the age of AI. Graduates plan to watch for deepfake harm in money, industry, and trade, and to help victims. The speakers said that digital assets can open new chances, but AI misuse of deepfakes can hurt personal rights and public trust.

What to watch

The third class will study deepfake prevention based on the SOiVA system.
Graduates plan to form an alumni group, with Jeong Seon-hui from the first class chosen as its head.
Graduates plan to monitor deepfake effects on finance, industry, trade, and investment.
The group plans to help develop policy based on real-world needs.

Glossary

SOiVA: A two-way video service system used as the course's infrastructure; listed on the UN Digital Cooperation Portal.

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