Korea to abolish restrictive media law

The incoming Korean government is to rescind a controversial 2005 newspaper law that is widely regarded as restricting press freedom. A spokesman for the new administration said: "We have decided to abolish the newspaper act to secure the freedom and fairness of the press, and rejuvenate the media industry." Rules that prohibit newspapers from entering the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors may also be amended. (Via AsiaMedia/Korea Herald)