청 "Media Arbitration Act content, a matter to create a consensus bill together in the National Assembly"

청 "Discussion in the National Assembly Needed Until the 27th for Time to Mature"... Avoids Direct Answer on 청 Influence Despite Ruling and Opposition Agreement

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House expressed its hope that the National Assembly will work together to reach a consensus on the specific contents of the Media Arbitration Act.

A senior Blue House official told reporters on the 31st, "Regarding the specific provisions and contents of the Media Arbitration Act, I think it is a matter for the National Assembly to sit down together, consult, and create a consensus bill."

The senior Blue House official added, "Yesterday, an amendment was proposed concerning the presumption of intentionality and gross negligence, and the opposition party also suggested removing punitive damages altogether in the National Assembly. I believe these matters should be discussed in the National Assembly during the maturation period until the 27th."

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

When asked about any instructions from President Moon Jae-in regarding the Media Arbitration Act, the Blue House refrained from elaborating, stating, "I understand that the formation of the consultative body was agreed upon today between the floor leaders of the ruling and opposition parties."

The senior Blue House official explained, "Because both freedom of the press and protection of victims are important, it is about going through a consultative process that forms a national consensus, and that is the position we have expressed."

Meanwhile, regarding discussions on the permanent consultative body among the ruling party, opposition, and government, the Blue House conveyed, "Efforts toward the permanent consultative body among the ruling party, opposition, and government have been continuously made, so we hope there will be meaningful progress in the permanent consultative body as well."

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