2024-03-25 17:28:19
On the 25th, the Korea Newspaper Association urged Naver to withdraw its decision to display the phrase ‘Corrections are also being requested’ in news search results even when it receives reports of corrections. Naver’s action was to flag the article as problematic even if a request for correction was received before the Press Arbitration Commission’s decision was made, raising concerns that readers could misunderstand even the correct article as incorrect news. The Newspaper Association has criticized this, saying, “There is a high possibility that it will be abused as a means of damaging the credibility of reporting.”
On the 25th, the Newspaper Association delivered the ‘Korea Newspaper Association’s opinion on Naver’s display of corrected information’ to Naver and members of the Naver News Innovation Forum, including this content.
Previously, on the 15th, Naver announced that it would display the phrase ‘Corrections are also being requested’ on the portal search results page for articles that have received corrections, counterarguments, and requests for future reporting. Naver argued that it was a justifiable measure, citing Article 17-2 of the Press Arbitration Act, which states that ‘Internet news service providers must immediately display a sign indicating that there is a request for correction of reporting, etc. and notify the media of the request.’
In its opinion, the Newspaper Association pointed out, “Naver’s action does not comply with the purpose of enacting the Press Arbitration Act, which is ‘harmony between freedom of the press and public responsibility.’” The Newspaper Association said, “The reason the legislators did not impose a penalty for Article 17-2 of the Press Arbitration Act was to seek a harmonious way to seek relief for damage caused by media reports and freedom of the press,” and added, “Considering the purpose of the law, the law that Naver bases is “The regulations are not valid,” he said.
The Newspaper Association continued, “In the process of digging into the truth and trying to determine the truth, misinformation may come out unintentionally, but this is due to errors in the reporting and editing process, and is different from intentionally and maliciously fabricated false reports.” He said, “The ‘claim pending’ sign itself can turn the reporter into a potential perpetrator and have the effect of imprinting the public as an evil person.”
In addition, the Newspaper Association said, “This measure could block critical and suspicious reporting in a manner similar to a ‘strategic blockade lawsuit’ aimed at ‘diminishing the media.’” The Newspaper Association said, “The media will strengthen its self-censorship process to avoid requests for corrected information, and additional or follow-up coverage of power monitoring or critical reporting will inevitably be discouraged.” “Adding it will not only clearly infringe upon editorial rights, but will ultimately result in undermining freedom of the press,” he added.
In addition, the Newspaper Association said, “It may be seen as Naver’s intention to avoid responsibility for the distribution of sensitive articles ahead of important times such as elections,” and added, “We will completely withdraw this measure and discuss with the media community to protect personality rights (relief for damages caused by media reports).” “Find a solution that can harmonize freedom of speech and freedom of speech,” he urged.
Jeong Bong-oh, Donga.com reporter bong087@donga.com
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2024-03-25 17:28:19