TOKYO, Dec 06 (News On Japan) –
Kyodo News has introduced disciplinary measures for six employees members, together with its editor-in-chief, following a mistaken report that Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Akiko Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine in August two years in the past.
The incident concerned a report revealed by Kyodo News on August 15, two years in the past, claiming that Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of the top of World War II. This incorrect reporting led to the South Korean authorities deciding to not ship an official consultant to the memorial ceremony for employees on the Sado Island Gold Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage web site, impacting diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea. Kyodo News President Toru Mizutani apologized for the error final month.
Today, Kyodo News introduced the dismissal of Naoto Takahashi, editor-in-chief, and Shiro Yamane, head of the news heart, together with disciplinary motion for a complete of six employees members concerned within the report.
Additionally, Mizutani and Executive Managing Director Toshiro Obuchi will return 10% of their govt salaries for 3 months.
Kyodo News Executive Managing Director Takehiko Egashira commented, “We once again extend our deepest apologies to those affected and to our readers. To prevent future incidents, we will enforce measures such as rechecking all information that raises even the slightest doubt before publishing.”
Source: TBS