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Introduction to Publications - A(3)

Table for Obscenity, Libel, and Invasion of Privacy

Newspaper Article Issue
Korea Joongang Daily
(August 29, 2013)
Insurrection raid on UPP
faction
Invasion of privacy: The
photo shows a man and
woman trying to prevent an
insurrection raid. However, it
was most likely taken without
their consent. Unless
permission was given, it
shouldnt have been
published on the newspaper.
In most newspapers, there is
a responsibility to cover
peoples faces, like it does in
TV news, including SBS. This
is done to protect the rights of
people and make sure their
privacy isnt invaded.
Korea Joongang Daily
(August 29, 2013)
Rebecca Hall ascends
confidently to stardom
Invasion of privacy: This
article violates privacy, as it
talks about personal issues
on Rebecca Hall. It discloses
information about Halls
childhood, her parents
divorce, and her relationship
with Sam Mendes. Although
the newspaper could reveal
information about her
increasing fame, it is not right
to release information about
Rebecca Halls private life.
Especially because it was
information that wasnt
willingly shared to the news
agency by Hall.
Korea Joongang Daily
(August 30, 2013 -
September 1, 2013)
Doctor faces arrest for faking
medical opinions
Libel: This article is a sign of
libel, as it heavily criticizes
the doctor for issuing false
medical opinions. By doing
this, it could lower his
reputation, which is
problematic because the
readers will view him in a
negative light. The
newspaper has an obligation
not to attack someone
personally, and make sure to
not degrade ones status or
position in society.
Korea Joongang Daily
(September 12, 2013)
Croatia loss puts pressure on
rookie coach Hong
Libel: The journalists accuse
Hong Myung-bo, the coach of
the national soccer team, for
Koreas loss against Croatia.
In the article, he is described
as a rookie who makes bad
decisions the team. By
describing Hong Myung-bo in
a negative way, it can
possibly lower his reputation
after the audience reads it.
Therefore, the newspaper
shouldnt have criticized
Hong Myung-bo, in order to
protect his reputation.
Korea Joongang Daily
(September 13, 2013)
Sex trade to lead to passport
loss
Obscenity: This article
covers sexual matters and
deals with issues like Korean
prostitution. This is a sign of
obscenity, as it is offensive
towards Koreans, especially
women. It is also disturbing
that the article mentions
about how people go on a
sex tour to other countries.
The newspaper should have
had a duty to prevent
obscene content that was
frequently presented in the
article.