Molka

Molka (Korean: 몰카, Korean pronunciation: [mo(ː)ɭkʰa], lit. 'hidden camera') is the Korean term for hidden cameras or miniature spy cameras secretly and illegally installed, often in order to capture voyeuristic images and videos. Molka is an abbreviation of mollae-kamera (몰래카메라), which means "sneaky camera". The expression originated from the homonymous title of a Korean prank TV show, which existed from March 1991 to November 1992. This makes the term denote prank and spy camera at the same time.

'Molka' can refer to both the actual cameras as well as the footage later posted online. Molka crimes have become a prominent point of feminist protest and #MeToo in South Korea. In June 2021, the Human Rights Watch named South Korea for leading in spycam usage for digital sex crimes.

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