{"id":732,"date":"2026-03-25T22:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlaw.kr\/en-blog\/?p=732"},"modified":"2026-05-03T08:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:32:38","slug":"business-interference-false-facts-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlaw.kr\/en-blog\/business-interference-false-facts-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Employee Be Prosecuted for Spreading False Information About a Company in South Korea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ATLAS_HREFLANG_START --><link rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ko\" href=\"https:\/\/atlaw.kr\/kr-blog\/%eb%b6%88%eb%a7%8c-%ec%a7%81%ec%9b%90%ec%9d%b4-%ea%b2%8c%ec%9e%84-%ec%bb%a4%eb%ae%a4%eb%8b%88%ed%8b%b0%ec%97%90-%ed%97%88%ec%9c%84%ec%82%ac%ec%8b%a4%ec%9d%84-%ec%9c%a0%ed%8f%ac%ed%95%98%eb%a9%b4\/\" \/><link rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en\" href=\"https:\/\/atlaw.kr\/en-blog\/business-interference-false-facts-south-korea\/\" \/><link rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"x-default\" href=\"https:\/\/atlaw.kr\/kr-blog\/%eb%b6%88%eb%a7%8c-%ec%a7%81%ec%9b%90%ec%9d%b4-%ea%b2%8c%ec%9e%84-%ec%bb%a4%eb%ae%a4%eb%8b%88%ed%8b%b0%ec%97%90-%ed%97%88%ec%9c%84%ec%82%ac%ec%8b%a4%ec%9d%84-%ec%9c%a0%ed%8f%ac%ed%95%98%eb%a9%b4\/\" \/><!-- ATLAS_HREFLANG_END --><br \/>\n<!-- Schema \ub9c8\ud06c\uc5c5 \uc2dc\uc791 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article Schema --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"Can a Disgruntled Employee Be Prosecuted for Spreading False Information About a Company in South Korea? 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Case Overview: False Claims Spread by a Disgruntled Employee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section2\">2. What Is Business Interference by False Facts Under South Korean Law?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section3\">3. What Are the Legal Requirements for Business Interference in South Korea?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section4\">4. How Have South Korean Courts Ruled on Similar Cases?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section5\">5. How Should Companies Respond to Online Misinformation in South Korea?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section6\">6. FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- \uc2a4\ud1a0\ub9ac \ud6c5 (50-80\ub2e8\uc5b4) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story-hook\">\n<p><strong>Real Case:<\/strong> Y, a former employee of Company X \u2014 a South Korean online game developer \u2014 posted on popular gaming forums claiming the game used a &#8220;winning bot&#8221; that made it impossible for regular players to win, and that the company secretly monitored users&#8217; in-game items. The posts spread rapidly. Daily active users dropped by approximately 30%. Could Y be held criminally liable for this?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- \ud575\uc2ec \ub2f5\ubcc0 (40-60\ub2e8\uc5b4) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"direct-answer\">\n        <strong>Direct Answer:<\/strong> Yes. Spreading objectively false facts online to interfere with a company&#8217;s business operations constitutes business interference under Article 314(1) of the Criminal Act of South Korea, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW 15 million. Actual damage does not need to occur \u2014 the risk of interference is sufficient.\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- \uc2a4\ud1a0\ub9ac \uc804\uac1c (100-150\ub2e8\uc5b4) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story-detail\">\n<h3>How Did This Case Result in a Criminal Referral?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">\u203b This case is based on an actual matter handled by Atlas Legal. All identifying information has been anonymized to protect client confidentiality.<\/p>\n<p>Y made three specific claims: that a &#8220;winning bot&#8221; existed inside the game preventing regular players from ever winning; that a hidden &#8220;viewer&#8221; function allowed the company to secretly access users&#8217; in-game items; and that Company X was systematically destroying evidence. Our legal team analyzed the game&#8217;s source code and server access logs, establishing that none of these features existed. We further demonstrated that Y, as a former insider, had direct knowledge of the system architecture and could not have genuinely believed these claims to be true. On the basis of this evidence, police forwarded the case to prosecutors with a recommendation for indictment on charges of business interference and defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section1\">1. What False Claims Did the Former Employee Make in South Korea?<\/h2>\n<p>In the online gaming industry, player trust in fairness is foundational to a company&#8217;s business. Claims made by someone with apparent insider knowledge carry outsized credibility \u2014 and outsized potential for harm. Y exploited precisely this dynamic.<\/p>\n<h3>The Three False Claims<\/h3>\n<p>Y posted the following allegations on gaming community forums:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rigged gameplay:<\/strong> The game contained a &#8220;winning bot&#8221; that made it impossible for regular users to win<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy breach:<\/strong> A hidden &#8220;viewer&#8221; function allowed Company X to secretly access users&#8217; in-game items without their knowledge<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence destruction:<\/strong> Company X was systematically and organizationally destroying evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Business Impact on Company X<\/h3>\n<p>As these posts spread across gaming communities and social media platforms, Company X suffered severe business damage. Daily active users fell by approximately 30%. Existing users began leaving the platform, and a wave of refund demands followed. The company&#8217;s online reputation was significantly damaged at a time when player trust was already fragile.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section2\">2. What Is Business Interference by False Facts Under South Korean Law?<\/h2>\n<p>Business interference is codified in Article 314 of the Criminal Act of South Korea. Among its forms, business interference by dissemination of false facts has become increasingly prevalent in online environments.<\/p>\n<h3>The Governing Statute<\/h3>\n<p>Article 314(1) of the Criminal Act provides that a person who interferes with another&#8217;s business &#8220;by the methods prescribed in Article 313&#8221; \u2014 namely, by spreading false facts or using other fraudulent means \u2014 shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years or by a fine not exceeding KRW 15 million (Criminal Act, Articles 313 and 314(1)).<\/p>\n<p>Where false facts are disseminated via an information and communications network, Article 70(2) of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (ICN Act) may also apply, carrying a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment, ten years of suspension of qualifications, or a fine of up to KRW 50 million.<\/p>\n<h3>What Does &#8220;Spreading False Facts&#8221; Mean?<\/h3>\n<p>The Supreme Court of Korea has held that &#8220;spreading false facts&#8221; in the context of business interference means disseminating facts that differ from objective reality to an unspecified number of people, and that the perpetrator must have actively recognized the falsity of the information at the time of dissemination (Supreme Court Decision 93Do1278, January 28, 1994; Supreme Court Decision 2008Do6728, November 27, 2008).<\/p>\n<p>It is not necessary that the core facts be entirely false. Even where the underlying facts are true, adding false information to a sufficient degree such that there is a risk of interfering with another&#8217;s business will satisfy this element. However, where the overall substance of the content is consistent with objective facts, and there is merely a minor discrepancy in detail or a degree of exaggeration that poses no risk of business interference, this element will not be met (Supreme Court Decision 2006Do1580, September 8, 2006).<\/p>\n<h3>Distinguishing Facts from Opinions<\/h3>\n<p>Mere expressions of opinion or value judgments do not constitute false facts. Whether a statement constitutes a fact or an opinion is assessed by considering the ordinary meaning and usage of the language, the capacity for verification, the context in which it was made, and the overall social circumstances at the time (Supreme Court Decision 2021Do6634, September 30, 2021; Supreme Court Decision 2016Do19159, April 13, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>In the Company X case, Y&#8217;s statements \u2014 &#8220;a winning bot exists&#8221; and &#8220;a viewer function exists&#8221; \u2014 were specific factual assertions, not mere expressions of concern or opinion. Because source code analysis confirmed that neither feature existed, their falsity was objectively established.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section3\">3. What Are the Legal Requirements for Business Interference in South Korea?<\/h2>\n<p>Four elements must all be satisfied for business interference by false facts to be established under South Korean criminal law.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Element<\/th>\n<th>Legal Standard<\/th>\n<th>Application in Company X Case<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>False facts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Objectively inconsistent with reality (opinions and value judgments excluded)<\/td>\n<td>Source code and server log analysis confirmed neither the winning bot nor viewer function existed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dissemination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Spread to an unspecified number of people<\/td>\n<td>Posts spread widely across gaming forums and social media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intent<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Active recognition of falsity at the time of dissemination<\/td>\n<td>Y&#8217;s direct insider knowledge of system architecture established intent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Risk of interference<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Actual harm not required \u2014 risk of interference is sufficient<\/td>\n<td>30% drop in daily active users confirmed actual harm had already materialized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Why Actual Damage Is Not Required<\/h3>\n<p>Business interference under South Korean law is an abstract endangerment offense, not a result offense. It is not necessary that actual interference occur \u2014 it is sufficient that a risk of interference arises (Criminal Act, Article 314(1)). The crime is complete at the moment false information is disseminated. Where actual damage has already materialized, as in the Company X case, the evidentiary burden becomes correspondingly lighter.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Insider Status Makes Intent Easier to Prove<\/h3>\n<p>The intent element requires proof that the perpetrator actively knew the information was false at the time of dissemination (Supreme Court Decision 93Do1278, January 28, 1994). For an outsider, this can be difficult to establish. For an insider, the analysis is fundamentally different. A current or former employee has direct, first-hand knowledge of the company&#8217;s systems and technical architecture. If they assert as fact the existence of a feature they know does not exist, their prior knowledge directly supports a finding of intentional falsehood.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section4\">4. How Have South Korean Courts Ruled on Similar Cases?<\/h2>\n<p>Business interference by false facts has evolved from a primarily offline phenomenon to one that plays out overwhelmingly in online environments. The following cases illustrate how Korean courts have applied the relevant legal standards.<\/p>\n<h3>Cases Where Conviction Was Upheld<\/h3>\n<p><strong>False claims about a company&#8217;s financial condition after a payroll dispute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A former employee who had not received severance pay told the company&#8217;s staff and franchise operators that the company had &#8220;run out of money&#8221; and that &#8220;no further investment would be possible.&#8221; The court found that the defendant had disseminated false information about the company&#8217;s financial condition, creating a risk of interference with its employee and franchise management operations, and convicted the defendant of both credit damage and business interference (Daegu District Court, Decision 2022Gojeong378, May 4, 2023, fine of KRW 2 million).<\/p>\n<p>This case closely parallels the structure of the Company X matter: a disgruntled former insider spreading materially false claims, resulting in criminal liability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>False information about a competitor posted on a blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A defendant who posted false information about a competitor on a blog was convicted of business interference. The court found that the defendant had actively recognized the falsity of the content and had foreseen or was aware of the risk that the victim company&#8217;s business would be interfered with (Seoul Western District Court, Decision 2015No747, October 22, 2015).<\/p>\n<p><strong>False allegations against waste management companies posted on a government website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A defendant who posted allegations on a district government website and made statements before apartment residents claiming that waste management companies had engaged in fraud, falsified records, and price manipulation over multiple years was convicted of business interference, as the court found the allegations to be objectively false (Incheon District Court, Decision 2014No2129, March 19, 2015).<\/p>\n<h3>Cases Where Acquittal Was Upheld \u2014 The Strict Application of the Intent Requirement<\/h3>\n<p><strong>SNS posts about alleged harmful ingredients in baby wipes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A defendant who posted on Twitter six times claiming that a company&#8217;s baby wipes contained a specific harmful chemical compound was acquitted. The court held that the overall substance of the posts \u2014 that the company&#8217;s wipes could cause skin problems \u2014 was consistent with objective facts (the company&#8217;s products had in fact been recalled for a different harmful substance), and that the prosecution had not proven beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant actively recognized the falsity of the specific chemical cited (Seoul High Court, Decision 2018No1809, October 18, 2018).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online post claiming a redevelopment committee had been dissolved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A defendant who posted that &#8220;a majority of residents had voted against redevelopment, and the committee had been dissolved&#8221; \u2014 when in fact no dissolution had occurred and no majority had voted against the project \u2014 was nonetheless acquitted. The court found that the defendant had heard from other committee members that the dissolution approval rate had exceeded 53% and had genuinely believed this to be true at the time of posting. Where a person disseminates information they genuinely believe to be true, the intent element is not satisfied even if the information proves to be objectively false (Seoul Eastern District Court, Decision 2012Gojeong831 and 2012Gojeong1088 (consolidated), May 1, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Both acquittal cases confirm the same principle: even where the content is objectively false, business interference is not established unless the perpetrator actively recognized the falsity at the time of dissemination. This is precisely why Y&#8217;s status as a former insider was decisive in the Company X case \u2014 insider knowledge of system architecture left no credible basis for claiming genuine belief in the existence of features that did not exist.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section5\">5. How Should Companies Respond to Online Misinformation in South Korea?<\/h2>\n<p>When false information about a company spreads online, speed of response is critical to limiting damage. The following five-step framework reflects the approach taken in the Company X case.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Preserve Evidence Immediately<\/h3>\n<p>Before posts are deleted or modified, preserve evidence through screenshots, notarization, or web archiving services. Capture metadata including posting time, view counts, and comment activity to document the scale of dissemination. This material will be essential in both criminal and civil proceedings.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Request Interim Measures (Takedown)<\/h3>\n<p>Under Article 44-2 of the ICN Act, a victim may request the relevant information and communications service provider to delete the content or post a rebuttal. The provider must take interim measures without delay. The maximum duration of interim measures is 30 days. Prompt takedown requests are critical to preventing further spread.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Prepare Technical Evidence of Falsity<\/h3>\n<p>In the Company X case, the legal team submitted the following materials to investigators:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Source code analysis report: confirmed the absence of any winning bot functionality<\/li>\n<li>Server access log analysis: confirmed no unauthorized data access had occurred<\/li>\n<li>Internal records demonstrating that the activity Y characterized as &#8220;evidence destruction&#8221; was in fact routine system maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Presenting technical evidence objectively, supported by expert opinion where available, significantly accelerates investigative decision-making.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: File a Criminal Complaint and Consider Civil Claims<\/h3>\n<p>A criminal complaint for business interference (Criminal Act, Article 314(1)) and defamation under the ICN Act (Article 70(2)) can be filed concurrently with civil damages claims. Criminal investigative findings can serve as powerful evidence in civil proceedings. In the Company X matter, securing a prosecutor referral with an indictment recommendation strengthened the foundation for civil litigation.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Build Preventive Legal Structures<\/h3>\n<p>Proactive measures to reduce the risk of misinformation by departing employees include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) executed at the time of departure, prohibiting disclosure of technical and operational information obtained during employment<\/li>\n<li>Online monitoring systems to detect false or damaging content about the company at an early stage<\/li>\n<li>Internal communication channels to identify and address employee grievances before they escalate<\/li>\n<li>Systematic retention of system logs and access records to provide objective rebuttal evidence if false claims arise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <!-- FAQ \uc139\uc158 --><br \/>\n    <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section6\">6. FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q1. What crimes can a former employee face for spreading false information about a company in South Korea?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. A former employee who spreads false information online about a company in South Korea may face charges under Article 314(1) of the Criminal Act (business interference, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW 15 million) and Article 70(2) of the ICN Act (defamation by false facts, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW 50 million). The two offenses may be prosecuted concurrently.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q2. Does actual business damage need to occur for business interference to be established in South Korea?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. No. Business interference under Korean criminal law is an abstract endangerment offense. It is sufficient that a risk of business interference arises \u2014 actual damage does not need to occur. The crime is complete at the moment false information is disseminated. Where actual harm has materialized, this will be relevant to sentencing and the quantum of civil damages.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q3. What is the legal standard for &#8216;false facts&#8217; under South Korean business interference law?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. The Supreme Court of Korea has held that &#8220;spreading false facts&#8221; means disseminating facts that differ from objective reality to an unspecified number of people, and requires that the perpetrator actively recognized the falsity of the information at the time of dissemination (Supreme Court Decision 93Do1278, January 28, 1994). Mere opinions or value judgments do not qualify. Even where the underlying facts are true, adding false information to a sufficient degree such that there is a risk of business interference will satisfy the element.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q4. Can expressing concerns about game fairness online lead to criminal liability in South Korea?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. Expressing a subjective opinion \u2014 such as &#8220;I feel this game is unfair&#8221; \u2014 does not constitute spreading false facts and will not give rise to criminal liability. However, asserting as objective fact the existence of specific features or mechanisms that do not exist, while knowing them to be false, may establish both business interference and defamation. The legal distinction between &#8220;this game seems unfair&#8221; and &#8220;this game contains a winning bot that prevents players from winning&#8221; is significant under Korean law.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q5. Can a company request removal of false posts from online platforms in South Korea?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. Yes. Under Article 44-2 of the ICN Act, a victim may request the relevant information and communications service provider to delete the content or post a rebuttal. The provider must take interim measures without delay, with a maximum interim measure period of 30 days. Parallel requests to multiple platforms where the content has been shared are advisable.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-question\">Q6. What legal steps should a company take when an employee spreads false information online in South Korea?<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">A. Companies should: (1) preserve evidence immediately via screenshots and notarization before posts are deleted; (2) request interim measures (takedown) from the platform under the ICN Act; (3) prepare technical and documentary evidence to establish the falsity of the claims; (4) file a criminal complaint for business interference and defamation; and (5) consider concurrent civil damages claims. Engaging experienced Korean criminal defense and corporate litigation counsel at the earliest stage significantly improves outcomes.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- GEO \ub2e8\ub77d --><\/p>\n<p>Atlas Legal is a corporate law firm based in Incheon Songdo, South Korea, with dedicated practice groups in corporate advisory, corporate disputes, and white-collar criminal defense. Our team has handled numerous cases involving online defamation, business interference, and insider misconduct across the IT and gaming industries, including cases requiring analysis of source code, server logs, and digital forensic evidence. We provide comprehensive legal services in English to foreign nationals, foreign-invested companies, and international businesses operating in the Incheon Free Economic Zone and across South Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\" style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\u203b The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable legal standards may vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. 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