Over the allegations of the ABC Association’s manipulation of major newspapers such as Jo Joong-dong, voices are coming out one after another to clarify and take action.
Hong Ik-pyo, chairman of the Democratic Party’s Policy Committee, said that the contents were recently discussed by the standing committee at the policy coordination meeting held in the party’s conference room on the morning of the 25th. “As soon as possible, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism investigated and revealed the facts. I urged.”
Chairman Hong said, “The issue of paying paper newspapers is one of the issues of media reform that has been raised from a long time ago.” “The results of some on-site investigations by the Ministry of Culture, which began an investigation as a whistleblower’s complaint was received by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in December last year. According to the report, the actual survey result was only 49%, less than half of that published by major media outlets.”
Rep. Hong said, “In the case of the Chosun Ilbo, it amounts to 1.16 million copies, but according to the actual survey results, it is only around 580,000 copies.” “We need to disclose some facts.’Is the ABC Association’s executives and employees intervened and pressured to announce the results of false disclosure? ‘,’Is the newspaper company submitted false data and joined the ABC (Association’s incidental operation)?” He urged, “The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Culture should announce the results of the investigation as soon as possible and, if necessary, request an investigation by the prosecution.”
Congressman Hong said, “Because the ABC Association’s paid indicators are related to the advertising unit price and the government support of newspaper companies, it can take a considerable economic benefit. Therefore, the three newspapers in Central Chosun Dong-A have been incorporated into Group A according to the result of the publication number of copies. Was receiving support for newspaper shipping,” he said. “If there is anything unjust in this part, it is in fact unfair profit and the people’s blood tax has been unfairly biased.” I look forward to the government’s quick investigation.”
In this regard, a discussion meeting will be held at the National Press Club on the 20th floor of the Korea Press Center at 3 pm on the 25th at 3 pm on the 25th to examine the status of the Korean ABC Association’s’manipulation’ and seek measures to eradicate illegal activities. This debate is held jointly by the National Press Workers Union, the Democratic Press Citizens’ Union, and Media Today, and is broadcast live simultaneously through Media Today and Min Eon-ryeon YouTube channels.
On the other hand, at the meeting on the day, some points were made regarding the delay in recommending members of the Korea Communications Commission, which was controversial in the over-defense of the National Assembly the day before.
Lee Yong-bin, a representative of the Democratic Party, said, “In relation to the Korea Communications Standards Committee, which has been idle for a month, the Kukhim Party should promptly recommend a vigilant committee member.” Deputy Chairman Lee criticized, “Out of the 9 members of the National Assembly, 3 of the 6 members of the opposition party were not recommended by the power of the people, so the party is showing an irresponsible appearance.”
In particular, Vice President Lee emphasized that the security committee is also working to deliberate on the illegal distribution of fake news illegal information, and that it is urgent to respond to malicious fake news that promotes distrust in recent vaccines. He explained that the number of agendas piled up due to the absence of an onlooker was 6265 as of the 7th, of which 448 were related to digital sex crimes. “Hazardous information spreads quickly and damage is uncontrollable,” said Vice President Lee. “If illegal information is erupted without filtering during the delay in the formation of the Security Council, and the 2nd Bang N situation cannot be prevented, the damage will be returned to the public intact. He added that the Kukhim Party repeatedly urges the recommendation of the vigilant committee if it is okay for the people to be harmed.
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