Ruling DP launches special committee on media reform, plans punitive damages for fake news

The ruling Democratic Party has launched a special committee for media reform.

The committee will address follow-up measures after the passage of bills that change among other aspects how the heads of public broadcasters are appointed.

On the agenda of the media reform committee is the restructuring of the Korea Communications Commission and the Korea Communications Standards Commission as well as the introduction of punitive damages for fake news.

At the committee's first meeting earlier today DP leader Jung Chung-rae said the reform will serve to better protect public rights.