This post is trending because it addresses the rapid spread of misinformation on sensitive topics like national security and government agencies. The debunking of a shocking, yet false, claim resonates with Koreans concerned about online reliability.
In Korea, discussions around national intelligence and military affairs are often sensitive. The distinction between agencies like the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Defense Intelligence Command is crucial for understanding the accuracy of such claims, and 'podo' is a widely used slang term for fake news.
A shocking meme has been making the rounds on Korean internet, claiming that the number of 'black agents' (secret intelligence operatives) who have died has dramatically increased from 19 to 50 following a recent 'military civilian incident.' However, this viral post is quickly being debunked as pure 'podo' (fake news) by netizens. The image used in the meme, featuring a 'nameless star' memorial, actually belongs to the Defense Intelligence Command, not the National Intelligence Service (NIS) as implied. Furthermore, the memorial was installed in January 2024, which predates the 'military civilian incident' it's supposedly linked to. It seems someone cobbled together unrelated information to create a sensational, but entirely false, narrative.
Korean Netizen Reactions
7So it's okay to use a pic from a different agency and spread 'grape' (fake news) about NIS deaths increasing from 19 to 50?
You're calling out fake news, you idiot, how would *they* know if it's Defense Intelligence or NIS? lol Are *you* from Defense Intelligence or NIS?
The main point of this post is that the increase from 19 to 50 is fake news, do you really think the core message is that there were no casualties? This post? Unbelievable.
No, the picture is wrong! Is your Korean comprehension trash or what?
They say allied countries exchange 'white information' (non-critical info) but it's been hard since the illegal surveillance of civilians.
But do intelligence agencies worldwide really exchange information with each other?
'White information' my ass lol. Is your brain-fiction 'black information'? I'm out, laughing.