South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting fake news despite warnings of censorship

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting fake news despite warnings of censorship

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow for heavy punitive damages against traditional news and internet media for publishing “false or fabricated information,” brushing aside concerns that the legislation could lead to greater censorship. Journalist groups and civil liberties advocates urged President Lee Jae Myung … Read more