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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea's presidential candidate, mentioned the law banning news editing by portals.


On the 11th, during a TV debate hosted by the Korea Journalists Association and co-organized by six broadcasting companies, Lee responded to a moderator's question about media policy by calling it a "serious issue" and stating, "A law banning news editing by portals is absolutely necessary."



Regarding plans for communication with the media after assuming the presidency, Lee said, "I will communicate regularly with the media." In contrast, Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, specified, "Unless there is a special reason, I will meet with reporters openly about once a week."


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