YTN Breaking Video Distorted Subtitles, Official Apology Reached with Mirae Tonghapdang
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 30th, the United Future Party announced that it reached an agreement with the Korea Press Arbitration Commission for YTN to officially apologize for broadcasting false subtitles of a United Future Party lawmaker's remarks in a surprise video aired on the 2nd.
In the surprise video titled "It's a War, But Is It Okay?", regarding the COVID-19 situation, a United Future Party lawmaker's statement "Because we are filled with anger" was distorted into "Because it's a clear chance" and broadcast as false subtitles.
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The apology broadcast aired on the 29th at 1:20 a.m. during the "Weekly Surprise Video" program, and the video was posted on YTN's website, YouTube, and various portal sites. The United Future Party stated, "We will do our best to create a fair and neutral broadcasting environment."
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