Regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol’s six-day, four-night tour schedule starting on the 11th, the presidential office notified on the night of the 9th that MBC reporters would not be allowed to board the plane. private.
The presidential office told MBC reporters via telephone and text message: “Boarding the presidential plane has provided convenience for coverage related to foreign affairs and security issues. I have decided not to,” he said. said.
At the same time, the presidential office said: “We have not taken any corrective measures for a number of incidents such as subtitle manipulation, attempts to incite conflict with allies, unannounced distortions of being on the winner’s band and distorted broadcasts. I’ll let you know, “he explained.
When the president goes on tour abroad, reporters from the presidential office travel alongside the president’s private plane.
These measures were intended in consideration of the president’s safety and security and the tour’s busy schedule, and to ensure rapid movement and coverage of reporters, and each media company paid for the tour.
In June, when President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife visited Spain to attend the NATO summit, MBC reported that a civilian Mr.
MBC also first reported the controversy over profanity that arose during a trip to the United States in September, and the presidential office sent an official letter to MBC asking for details of the report and called it ‘fake news’.
Regarding the work of the presidential office, MBC sees this as an act that clearly limits media coverage, and has stated that if boarding a private plane is not allowed, it will be safe to carry out coverage activities on site. also with alternative means of air.
