Dr. Choi Wins Lawsuit Against Chosun Ilbo

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Dr. Choi Wins Lawsuit Against Chosun Ilbo

On November 11, the court ruled in favor of Dr. Choi Jang Jip of Korea University, the head of the presidential advisory Policy Planning Commission in the lawsuit he brought against the Choson Ilbo, a Korean daily newspaper. Seoul district court said, 'The Wolgan Chosun (monthly magazine published by Chosun Ilbo) should not publish titles, contents, and articles relating or concerning Dr. Choi and they should not report on him in any other media including their daily newspaper, weekly magazine, advertisement, computer communications network, and Internet.'
Furthermore, the court will confiscate all unsold magazines and the Chosun Ilbo should pay 10 million won in damages. The court commented, 'It is the freedom of speech to examine whether or not a high ranking official of the state respects 'liberal democracy', the basic principals of our constitution. However, it is not acceptable to report untruths or to express opinions containing slanders and excessive personal attacks.'
This judgment is expected to be influential to the other lawsuits that Dr. Choi brought against Chosun Ilbo. Dr. Choi brought the lawsuit on October 23 and refused any settlements or compromise with the publisher.
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