President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the social costs associated with the misuse of false and misleading information during a meeting with the Broadcasting and Media Commission on July 16. He stated, "As a regulatory body, it is crucial that you perform your role effectively."
During a work report held at the Blue House, which included the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Broadcasting and Media Commission, and the Personal Information Protection Commission, President Lee remarked, "While promoting broadcasting and telecommunications is important, preventing their misuse is an even more critical role."
He specifically pointed out that misinformation can be exploited for personal gain, used as a political weapon, or incite social division and conflict. "The social costs resulting from conflicts driven by false information and misleading propaganda are significant," he noted.
President Lee criticized the loss of rationality in public discourse, saying, "People become entrenched in their factions, fighting without regard for truth or reason. It becomes solely about personal interests."
He urged the Broadcasting and Media Commission to establish certain norms and order, stating, "I hope you will work diligently to respond to and prevent illegal and misleading information."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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