In connection with the issue that a travel company in Tokyo suspected of illegally receiving an employment adjustment subsidy, NHK provided the materials obtained by the reporter to the company's investigation committee because the coverage information is for broadcasting purposes. Judging that it was an inappropriate response in light of the NHK Broadcasting Guidelines, which are in principle not used for anything other than, we decided to discipline the deputy director of the news department and reporters for suspension of work.
A reporter in his thirties from the Social Affairs Department of the NHK News Bureau said last month on a research committee set up by the company in connection with the alleged improper receipt of employment adjustment subsidies by the Tokyo travel agency World Aviation Service. At the request of the chairman, we provided a part of the materials after concealing the source of the interview with the consent of the information provider.
In addition, the deputy director in his 40s allowed reporters to provide materials, but did not report to his boss.
Regarding the actions of the two, NHK judged that the interview information was inappropriate in light of the NHK broadcasting guidelines, which are in principle not used for purposes other than broadcasting, and the deputy director was suspended from work on the 5th, and the reporter was suspended from work 3 I decided to take disciplinary action for the day.
We also paid close attention to the two bosses, the manager and the full-time manager.
NHK commented, "We apologize to all concerned and viewers for improper handling of the interview materials. We will work to prevent recurrence, such as thorough training, and strive to restore trust." increase.