President Moon: "Freedom of the Press is the Pillar of Democracy... Journalism's Essence Must Be Preserved Through Criticism and Reflection"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 17th, President Moon Jae-in, in a congratulatory message sent to the Korea Journalists Association on the occasion of its 57th anniversary, stated that "freedom of the press is a pillar of democracy."

President Moon said, "As long as the press exists for the citizens, freedom of the press cannot be shaken by anyone," and added, "As waves of change such as digitalization intensify in the media environment, fair and accurate reporting becomes even more precious."

He continued, "The Korea Journalists Association did not yield to numerous suppressions, including the closure of the 'Journalists Association Newspaper,' and stood against the dictatorial power together with forcibly dismissed colleagues," and said, "The courage and aspirations of journalists who did not turn away from the truth have become the roots that have led today's Korean media to achieve the valuable result of being ranked first in Asia in the World Press Freedom Index."

President Moon stated, "If the Korean media protects the essence of journalism through continuous criticism and reflection, the people will stand with firm trust in the Korean media's journey toward freedom," and added, "The government will always listen to the voices you convey and stand together for the development of press freedom and democracy."

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