There is a small, misty island in the East Sea that has long captured the imagination of South Korean travelers. Ulleungdo, with its dramatic cliffs, dense forests, and the deep blue sea pressing against volcanic rock, has built a reputation as a place of healing and escape—somewhere far from the noise of the mainland, where people go to breathe more slowly and walk along coastal trails that seem to hang between sky and water. Every autumn, thousands of visitors make the ferry journey out to this remote outpost, eager for its famous squid, its quiet fishing villages, and the kind…

Imagine waking up one morning to a video of a respected governor endorsing a rival candidate, or a military official appearing to order troops to stand down during a crisis—except none of it is real. The faces are familiar, the voices sound authentic, but every word is fabricated by artificial intelligence. This is no longer science fiction; it is the new frontline of information warfare. The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has issued a serious and timely warning that AI-generated fake news, deep fakes, and coordinated disinformation campaigns are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing a growing threat to Nigeria’s national security,…