The International Security Crisis Arising from the Proliferation of Illegal Drug Trafficking via Digital Platforms
Key Takeaways:- Digital Transformation: Illegal drug trafficking has evolved from physical, face-to-face transactions to highly anonymous, borderless operations centered on digital platforms like social media, messenger apps, and the dark web.- Organized Crime Expansion: Criminal organizations have migrated their illicit enterprises online, using these platforms to diversify profits, lower risks, and operate globally...
By
Bong-gyu Song [Associate Professor, Major in Scientific Technology and Crime Science, Department of Convergence Security at Hansei University]
November 13, 2025