Newstapa Hamkke Center [Photo=Newstapa]

Newstapa's official YouTube channel was confirmed to have been deleted early on the 14th.

Newstapa posted a notice stating, "It has been confirmed that Newstapa's official YouTube channel was deleted due to unilateral action by YouTube."

It was understood that YouTube notified Newstapa of the channel deletion, citing a violation of policies on harmful and dangerous content.

Newstapa stated, "Through our own investigation, we confirmed that harmful and dangerous content was exposed due to hacking. It is presumed that the security key provided to YouTube's live streaming service provider was compromised by hackers. We have completed our explanation to YouTube, and the YouTube channel is expected to be reinstated soon."

Recently, Newstapa released two call recordings alleging that the spouse of Kim Byung-ki, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who has been expelled, misappropriated the operating expenses of the Vice Chairman of the Dongjak-gu Council.

Reporter Lim Yo-hee