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In addition, the Democratic Party decided to include the media and portals in the implementation of the compensation system for punitive damages promoted by the so-called ‘legislative reform of the press’. He plans to deal with related bills in February. Not only the first opposition party, but also the media and civic groups that have demanded media reform oppose the legislative policy of the Democratic Party. However, the direction of concern is different. This difference was also included in articles in major newspapers that deal with related news.
It is known that the ‘punitive damages compensation system’ promoted by the Democratic Party will in the first place focus on the ‘users’ of information and communication networks such as one-man media and social media. Representative Yoon Young-chan, who proposed the bill as a representative, also said that the media was not included. However, Rep. Noh Woong-rae, who is in charge of the Democratic Party media and leader of the TF in which everyone wins, said: “We have set our direction to include the existing media (to the compensation system for punitive damages) “after the meeting. on day 9.
Ambiguous ‘false facts’ … Cadastral map of ‘overregulation’
One of the related concerns is that the concept of fake facts, often referred to as “fake news,” is vague. Kyunghyang Shinmun said in an editorial (media demands for punitive damages must not infringe on press freedom): “The problem is that the concept of fake news is ambiguous and the reports that do not suit the taste of the government and the party. ruler can be dismissed as fake news. ” When suspicions arose that the twelve possessions of former President Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye’s seven-hour response to the Sewol ferry had not responded to the Sewol ferry, the Tory government at the time said it was fake news. “
Kyunghyang Shinmun said: “The ruling party’s decision to include established media and portals on the issue of punishment could also cause disputes over control of the media. Even in the absence of the ‘Fake News Discipline Act’, the dissemination of false information is subject to sanctions. However, it should not be seen that indiscriminate attacks on fake news can prevent its dissemination and cause secondary effects that violate the “freedom of expression” specified in the Constitution. I hope there is a strict verification device in place to detect fake news and government action to minimize controversy. “
The Hankook Ilbo (the growing concern that “the media is over-regulated, has double punishment and must be subjected to careful discussion”) also said: “It is also a problem that the concept of fake news is subject to the system of compensation for punitive damages “. it is ambiguous. “” Fake news cannot be defined. According to the criminal justice system, if the law is not clear, it cannot be sanctioned and eventually everything will be unconstitutional ”(a professor at the National University who requested anonymity). Shim Seok-tae, a professor at the Semyung University School of Journalism, noted in this newspaper: “The basic rights-related media system should refrain from intervening from the public power and go through a deep meeting and discussion of public opinion, so it is not a task to fix the electoral law because the election is imminent. “
Even if they agree with the purpose of the legislation, they point out that corrective action is needed.
Among experts, it is pointed out that it is ‘over-regulation’ and ‘effectiveness is low’ in the current legal system. The punitive damages compensation system is a system to fill vacant positions in Western countries where there is no offense of defamation or slander under criminal law as in Korea. Sung-woo Ji, a professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Law, said in the Seoul newspaper: “It is extremely unusual to have punitive damages and heavy civil penalties in a free democratic country, and that including the press is a regression. of freedom of speech. “
However, the Seoul Shinmun said: “I am concerned about the reduction of the role and function of the media, but there are opinions that agree with the purpose of the introduction in terms of the responsibility to report on justice and justice. acts”. He opposes punishing political opinions and opinions with fake news, but there is an opinion that distorted objective facts like the Democratization Movement of May 18 should be punished (Professor Jin-bong Choi, Professor of Journalism and Broadcasting at the Anglican University). Although there is concern about the weakening of the oversight function of power, he also shared the view that it could be an opportunity to improve the practice of reporting without faithful reporting (Kim Eon-kyung, director of the Human Rights Institute of the Media , Munkle).
Hankyoreh’s editorial (punitive damages including the press, requiring elaborate legislation) said: “It is also undeniable that the damage of fake news or irresponsible reporting is becoming more and more serious.” “Responsibility of the press without compromising the freedom of the press.” Elaborate legislation is required to increase the value of the company, “he argued.” Still, punitive exclusion must be carried out carefully, pointing out the expected problems. “” Most importantly, the media and portals must make an autonomous effort to increase their sense of social responsibility. He said: “I have to look back in pain to see if the general rule, the punitive exclusion of the hands, is being discussed. “
Fingering “Narrow Nambul” “See the support floor”
Dong-A Ilbo reported that the Democratic Party lobbied for unreasonable legislation, seeing the notice of disagreement from some supporters with TF media, the reaction of supporters. “Some members of the Party’s Special Committee on Media and Media (TF) are reportedly filled with text bombs and protest calls from enthusiastic supporters. At the TF meeting that followed, lawmakers decided to include the media and portals. ”“ The Democratic Party official said: ‘It was felt that it is very controversial to apply punitive damages to existing media and portals, but the atmosphere changed. In the last minute. I said, he said.
Some newspapers have criticized the ‘No-Nambul’ Democratic Party. The Kookmin Ilbo (previously calling for media reform, but ignoring fake passport news … voices of criticism) said: “Roh Moo-Hyundan chairman Yoo Si-min raised suspicions that the The prosecution had examined the accounts of the Foundation and caused a conflict between the camps. After that, he apologized saying, ‘It wasn’t true. There was no specific basis for suspicion. Kim Eo-jun, a friend-minded representative presenter, raised conspiracy theories multiple times on the broadcast, even insisting on ‘the rumors’ at a press conference for Lee Yong-soo’s grandmother, a victim of comfort women. . When the government said it was different from the facts, it changed the word “it was reasoning.”
An editorial in Chosun Ilbo (the rumor that the fake news regime will criticize the media punishment) even went so far as to affirm that “President Moon promoted a case that had not even started an investigation as if it were convicted and made the person unjust commit suicide. ” I don’t mention it.
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