The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has notified NHK on NHK's international broadcast in the new fiscal year that it will request news and commentary on matters related to the protection of the lives and property of Japanese people and matters related to important national policies. , Calls for special attention to the latest domestic situation regarding coronavirus infections.
Under the Broadcasting Law, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications can specify necessary matters and request NHK to report and comment on international broadcasting.
On the 10th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications notified NHK that it would make a request for international broadcasting for the new year on April 1.
Among them, international television and radio broadcasts cover matters related to the protection of Japanese people's lives, bodies and property, matters related to important national policies, and important matters related to national culture, tradition and socioeconomics. I am requesting commentary.
And in these broadcasts, we request that you pay particular attention to the latest domestic situation regarding the new coronavirus infection.
In addition, the international radio broadcast calls for special attention to the abduction issue by North Korea.
The Broadcasting Law states that NHK must endeavor to respond to these requests, while the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications must consider NHK's editorial freedom.
NHK says, "We will respond after thoroughly considering the content of the request."