Attention to the domestic situation of the new virus Request to NHK International Broadcasting Report March 11 18:57
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Radio Control Council issued a report recognizing that Minister Takaichi has requested that NHK's international broadcaster pay particular attention to "the latest domestic situation regarding new coronavirus infections". .
According to the Broadcasting Law, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications instructs NHK on international broadcasting by designating necessary items and broadcasting areas, such as items related to the protection of the life, body and property of Japanese people, and important national policies. And commentary.
At the Radio Control Council held on November 11, Minister Takaichi of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications requested the NHK's international broadcasting this year to additionally request "special attention to the latest domestic situation regarding new coronavirus infectious diseases." Was advised to do so, and a report was deemed appropriate.
In addition, he made a report approving the request for international broadcasting for the new year and the second year of Reiwa from next month.
The request for the new year is the same as this year, and includes attention to the new coronavirus, and calls for special attention to the abduction issue by North Korea for international radio broadcasting.
The Broadcasting Law states that NHK must respond to such requests, while the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications has to give due consideration to NHK's freedom of editing.