"No Insults, Mockery, or Threats Allowed" Summary of Election Broadcast Language Guidelines

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jong-gil] The National Institute of the Korean Language announced on the 6th that it has published the "Election Broadcast Language Guidelines," which outline the proper language usage to be observed during policy debates and vote counting broadcasts ahead of the 21st general election. The guidelines summarize language etiquette and improvement directions based on actual broadcasts, reviews, and research results.

The language guidelines include: "Do not use expressions that predict, interpret, or assert without validity," "Do not use expressions that distort information," "Distinguish between facts and opinions in expressions," "Do not use expressions that support or oppose specific individuals, groups, classes, religions, or regions," and "When quoting, disclose the speaker or source. However, exceptions apply when it is necessary to protect the source."

Additionally, the guidelines state: "Do not use inappropriate tones or gestures such as shouting, sarcasm, or finger-pointing," "Do not interrupt or cut off others in violation of speaking rules," "Do not use personal attack expressions that belittle, mock, or threaten the opponent," "Be careful not to use exaggerated, extreme, or emotionally subjective expressions," "Do not excessively use technical terms or difficult Hanja characters without proper explanation," and "Do not excessively use neologisms, buzzwords, or slang."