Ombudsman System

한미일보 implements an 'Ombudsman System' as follows in accordance with 'Article 6 (Ombudsman) of the Act on Press Arbitration and Remedies, etc. for Damage Caused by Press Reports'. If you have suffered damage or distress due to reports by 한미일보, please send concrete materials by mail or fax, or visit us in person to apply. We will handle it promptly and strictly depending on the case.

The purpose of these regulations is to prescribe the installation and operation of an ombudsman within 한미일보 to mediate and arbitrate disputes, infringements on honor or rights caused by press reports in accordance with the 「Act on Press Arbitration and Remedies, etc. for Damage Caused by Press Reports」.

1. Investigation into infringing acts of the press

2. Recommendations for correction of press reports that are untrue or infringe upon the honor or other legal interests of others

3. Recommendations for corrected reports, reply reports, or compensation for damages regarding grievances of victims requiring relief

4. Other consultations on protecting readers' rights and interests and relieving infringements

One ombudsman shall be appointed and operated from inside or outside the company. However, when appointing an external expert as an ombudsman, a person with separate qualifications shall be appointed.

When appointing an external ombudsman, a person who possesses the following qualifications must be appointed:

1. For public officials, a senior official of director-general level (Grade 4) or higher among public officials with 10 years or more of public service experience

2. For attorneys, a person recommended by the bar association of each region with 5 years or more of experience

3. For other media-related civic and social organizations, the head of each organization or a person recommended by the organization

The ombudsman shall be appointed from among the internal staff as a new establishment or concurrent post, and their term shall be guaranteed unless there are separate grounds for disqualification, and they shall not receive any interference or control. An externally appointed ombudsman shall be guaranteed the same status as an employee of 한미일보 in their job activities.

The term of office of the ombudsman shall be 2 years, and they may be reappointed only once. However, if an ombudsman resigns mid-term, the successor shall serve the remaining term of the predecessor.

In the case of an internal ombudsman, a concurrent post may be paid a separate allowance necessary for counseling processing, etc., in addition to the employee salary, and a newly established post shall reflect the standard employee salary criteria. In the case of an externally appointed ombudsman, the remuneration level can be mutually adjusted.

한미일보 must guarantee the autonomous activities of the ombudsman, and must strive to accept the recommendations of the ombudsman unless there is a justifiable reason.

These regulations shall enter into force on February 3, 2015.

* 한미일보 Ombudsman: Hur, Kyoum

Phone Number: 02-2088-1201

Fax Number:

E-mail: admin@hanmiilbo.kr

Address: 5F, 11 Tojeong-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul