The Korea News Plus Code of Ethics
As a responsible media outlet, the Korea News Plus will seek after such significant values as accuracy, independence & impartiality, integrity, and accountability for our readers.
- Accuracy
: Accuracy is the most significant value of the Korea News Plus.
①We will sincerely try to ensure that all facts in articles are accurate.
②We will sincerely try to clearly distinguish between fact and opinion.
- Independence & impartiality
: Independence from government control and business interests is one of the most significant values of the Korea News Plus.
①We understand that our editorial judgments should be based on careful examination of all the facts.
②We will try not to be affected by political or commercial interests by appropriately managing conflicts of interest.
- Integrity
: We will attempt to support the value of journalism by trying to do the right thing under any circumstances.
①We understand that our editors and reporters should identify themselves as journalists in principle.
②In principle, we understand that devices for secret information gathering like hidden cameras are prohibited.
③We will always try to disclose sources of news articles unless they need to be protected.
④We vow to faithfully comply with all the regulations, especially the copyright act.
- Accountability
: We will try to take responsibility for our journalism.
①We will try to do our best to promptly respond to the feedback from our readers and those who are related to our articles.
②We will try to instantly make corrections for any errors or misleading information in our articles.
- Self Regulations
: We will try to periodically review whether we are properly complying with the Code of Ethics.
①We will try to periodically hold education sessions for our code of ethics, especially the copyright act for journalism.
②We will try to periodically review whether the Korea News Plus and its reporters are properly abiding by the Code of Ethics by asking for reviews of third-party players.