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So, with reporter Lee Ki-joo entering the presidential office, let’s go over the details.
Reporter Lee, first of all, how did the MBC reporters decide to do a tour in the end?
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Our MBC reporters had already left for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on a civilian flight at 19:30 recently.
However, as there are not many flights from Incheon to Cambodia, the presidential plane, that is, Unit 1 of the Air Force, leaves tomorrow, but the civilian plane was unable to keep up with Unit 1, so I inevitably left for the area a day earlier.
In fact, our reporters had previously left their passports in the presidential office for immigration procedures.
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Let’s take a look one by one, but did this statement also come out in the passport?
Boarding the private plane is provided for reporting convenience, and is obviously not received just because it has the title of a media company.
So, can’t the president’s office impose restrictions?
How about this part?
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Yes, it is something that needs to be looked into.
The presidential plane is operated by national taxes.
It does not belong to the president or the office of the president.
In addition, reporters pay a fee to board the plane for the public interest of the people’s right to know.
However, it is not logical to express that boarding a private jet as if flying is a favor or preferential treatment to the owner.
Also, there are people who misunderstand the presidential plane for free from reporters.
The costs are borne by all media.
The total cost of the tour is also paid by the media in 1 / N.
Journalists say there are no taxes on board the private plane.
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And another point to make is that although the logic is similar, it is only impossible to board a private plane, so there will be no difficulty in covering the tour.
Some passports also make this claim, right?
Actually, Lee Ki-ja went to a lot of coverage too, right?
How is?
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Right.
But it’s not true. He’s a little out of touch with the facts of the investigation.
The private plane itself is the place of the interview.
The president holds a meeting on the plane, places an embargo on it, and answers questions and answers with reporters. Important matters are also announced directly on board.
In fact, President Yoon even held a meeting at Unit 1 on his latest NATO tour.
Former President Moon Jae-in was also controversial when he didn’t answer current questions during an in-flight meeting during his 2018 trip to New Zealand.
Exclusion from Unit 1 is itself a restriction on coverage and a refusal to do so.
Also, when the president visits multiple countries, he has to change flights several times.
Especially in places where there are not many flights like this tour, and if the transfer or connecting is not smooth, you need to forgo some of the travel coverage to the president.
In fact, it looks like it will be difficult to cover some of the tour schedules as our reporters have been denied boarding for Unit 1 this time too.
However, we plan to do our best so that there is no missing content in the report.
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Yes, we will do our best to keep you informed.
Yes, reporter Lee Ki-joo did well.
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