Where child porn is legal?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, child pornography is illegal in the vast majority of countries worldwide. The data shows that child pornography is illegal in 187 out of 195 countries ^[1]. However, there are some notable exceptions and variations in enforcement:

• Japan appears to be a significant exception, where possession of child pornography remains legal despite production and distribution being banned for 15 years ^[2]
• South Korea has criminalized possession with penalties of up to one year in prison or fines up to 20 million won ($17,159.28) ^[3]
• Germany has made recent legal adjustments to its 2021 law regarding possession and distribution, though the exact current status remains unclear from the analysis ^[4]
• The United States maintains strict federal prohibition with severe penalties, including 15-30 years in prison for first-time offenders ^[5]

The legal frameworks vary significantly by jurisdiction in terms of definitions of "child," what constitutes pornography, and which specific actions are criminalized ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important contextual information about the global trend toward criminalization and enforcement. The analyses reveal that:

• International law enforcement cooperation is actively working to combat online child sexual exploitation through global operations ^[6]
• Countries are increasingly pledging to act on childhood violence, including online exploitation affecting approximately 1 billion children ^[7]
• Legislative and policy changes are being implemented globally to protect children online, indicating a worldwide movement toward stronger protections ^[8]

The question also fails to acknowledge that even in jurisdictions where certain aspects may be legal, there are often ongoing legislative efforts to close loopholes and strengthen protections. The case of Japan illustrates this, where despite possession being legal, there have been moves to ban it entirely ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The phrasing of the original question "Where child porn is legal?" could be problematic as it:

• Implies widespread legality when the reality is that it's illegal in 187 out of 195 countries ^[1]
• May be seeking information for harmful purposes rather than legitimate research or awareness
• Lacks acknowledgment of the global consensus that such material causes severe harm to children
• Fails to recognize the active international efforts to eliminate remaining legal gaps and strengthen enforcement ^{[7] [6] [8]}

The question's framing could inadvertently spread misinformation by suggesting that legal jurisdictions are common or easily accessible, when the data shows the opposite is true. Those who might benefit from perpetuating confusion about these laws would be individuals seeking to exploit children or organizations opposing stronger international cooperation on child protection measures.