TOKYO, Dec 06 (Information On Japan) –
Kyodo Information has introduced disciplinary measures for six workers members, together with its editor-in-chief, following a mistaken report that Vice Minister of International Affairs Akiko Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine in August two years in the past.
The incident concerned a report revealed by Kyodo Information on August 15, two years in the past, claiming that Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of the tip of World Struggle 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 Information President Toru Mizutani apologized for the error final month.
At present, Kyodo Information introduced the dismissal of Naoto Takahashi, editor-in-chief, and Shiro Yamane, head of the information heart, together with disciplinary motion for a complete of six workers members concerned within the report.
Moreover, Mizutani and Government Managing Director Toshiro Obuchi will return 10% of their govt salaries for 3 months.
Kyodo Information Government Managing Director Takehiko Egashira commented, “We as soon as once more prolong our deepest apologies to these affected and to our readers. To forestall future incidents, we’ll implement measures reminiscent of rechecking all data that raises even the slightest doubt earlier than publishing.”
Supply: TBS
