Yoon, Disparaging Internet Media? ... "Major Media with Many Readers Should Report"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, argued that allegations related to the 'prosecution indictment scandal' should be reported by major media outlets with high recognition. He evaluated that internet media outlets like the one that raised the allegations this time have fewer readers and lower credibility.

On the afternoon of the 8th, Yoon held a press conference at the National Assembly and stated, "I hope the issue is raised through major media outlets that the public knows well, without hiding behind parliamentary immunity, without mentioning any complainants, and through trustworthy people whom anyone can believe."

When Yoon mentioned 'major media,' reporters at the scene bombarded him with questions. In response to a reporter's question, "Do you think general media outlets other than major media cannot report on this?" he elaborated, "If they are confident from the start, instead of clinging to outlets like Newstapa or Newsbus, it would be better to give it to major media outlets that have many readers from the beginning. That’s what I’m saying."

When asked what he meant by 'proper media,' he replied, "Instead of throwing it into places the public doesn’t know well and following along, if you are confident, you should go directly to places with many readers from the start," adding, "Anyway, they will all follow. They should start directly with KBS or MBC, or watch how it progresses."

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