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Opposition politicians, human rights activists and both conservative and liberal leaning media organizations said the amendments would shield those in power from legitimate scrutiny.
A controversial "fake news" bill has gone back to the drawing board in South Korea following a backlash from media organisations, activists and opposition MPs.
South Korea's ruling party has backed down on a controversial bill to impose tougher penalties for the publication of false information, after critics at home and abroad labelled it a move to stifle a free press and critical coverage.
South Korea’s National Assembly should reject proposed amendments to the law on media arbitration that would undermine media freedom and freedom of expression, Article 19, Korean Progressive Network Jinbonet, Open Net Association, and Human Rights Watch said today in letters to President Moon Jae-in, National Assembly members, and the consultative committee reviewing the bill.
Korea's contentious 'fake news' bill at crossroads