Media outlets warned against misusing Kim Soo Hyun's name in sensitive case coverage: Report
Kim Soo Hyun
, media outlets have reportedly been cautioned against using the actor's name in a manner that implies guilt. Following public allegations, Kim's name has increasingly been associated with a petition advocating for stricter laws against the rape of minors. Authorities or legal representatives have now advised that any reporting must avoid presenting unverified claims as fact, urging outlets to exercise discretion when referencing the actor in connection with the case.
Korea Press Ethics Commission issues warning for media outlets
The Korea Press Ethics Commission (KPEC) has issued an official warning to media outlets regarding their coverage of the ongoing controversy involving actor Kim Soo Hyun. According to a report by Koreaboo, during the Commission's 997th meeting, a formal notice was prepared and distributed to over 25 media organisations across South Korea.
The move comes after the emergence of a petition titled the "Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act", which calls for raising the age of statutory rape from 16 to 19. The petition gained traction following allegations that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with the late actress
Kim Sae Ron
while she was still a minor. The actor's name being used in direct association with the petition has sparked serious ethical concerns.
The KPEC emphasised that the repeated and prominent use of Kim Soo Hyun's full name in connection with the petition—particularly in the absence of a legal verdict—could be deeply misleading and damaging. Several outlets reportedly published stories that presented unverified allegations as fact, potentially violating journalistic standards.
One media report, cited in the warning, read: 'Kim Soo Hyun's grooming sexual crime against Kim Sae Ron, who was a minor, was revealed and angered the public.' The Commission stated that such headlines not only undermine due process but also risk defamation and misinformation.
The commission also issued a public statement regarding the matter. They shared that 'citing the petitioner's one-sided claims as they are or using the bill title with Kim Soo Hyun's real name as the title of the article, raises concern that it may stigmatise the individual as a criminal when facts have not been confirmed'.
'It can cause serious emotional damage to not only the person involved but also to their family, acquaintances, and fandom', they continued.
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