[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Han Sang-hyuk, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, met with the representatives of the four general programming PP companies on the 4th and emphasized the role of the media in providing accurate information related to the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) and dealing with fake news.
On that day, Chairman Han had lunch with the representatives of Channel A, TV Chosun, JTBC, and MBN, saying, "Since the KCC requested the implementation of disaster broadcasts related to the spread of the novel coronavirus, each broadcaster has focused on reporting related news, raising public awareness."
He continued, "To overcome the novel coronavirus, it is important to timely deliver credible information provided by the government so that the public can respond quickly and appropriately to the new infectious disease."
Chairman Han explained, "In particular, regarding the novel coronavirus, there is a concern that unverified fake news may spread, causing public distrust and anxiety," adding, "The government is actively responding to the production and distribution of fake news."
Furthermore, Chairman Han urged, "The media, including broadcasting, need to make efforts to correct public confusion through thorough verification such as fact-checking regarding unverified facts related to the new infectious disease."
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