NewsTapa's Non-Participation in the Autonomous Review Body... Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Investigates Cause

Only Participating Media Considered for the Press Promotion Fund Application

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 7th that it has recognized that the internet newspaper Newstapa did not participate in the voluntary review of the Internet Newspaper Committee and has begun investigating the cause.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo-gyun is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the '59th Korea Press Photo Exhibition' held at Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 20th. / Photo by Joint Press Corps

More than 800 internet newspapers participate in the Internet Newspaper Committee. They pledge to comply with journalistic ethics and fulfill social responsibilities according to voluntarily established ethical codes and review regulations. The Internet Newspaper Committee autonomously reviews articles and advertisements from media outlets and issues recommendations, cautions, or warnings depending on the severity of violations. If obligations are not fulfilled, measures such as suspension or expulsion are taken. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Press Foundation are considering allowing only media companies participating in voluntary reviews to take part in the press promotion fund public projects.

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