Файл:Resolution to protect the democratic press 1974-10-25.pngOn October 22, 1974, the KCIA arrested the president and editor-in-chief of the Hankook Ilbo in connection to an article negatively commenting on South Korea's involvement in the Vietnam War. Following the arrest, 130 reporters refused to produce the newspaper and the 'Resolution for the Protection of Democratic Press' was adopted.
Hankook Ilbo tends to be economically centre-right and socially centre-left. Hankook Ilbo is a "liberal" media, but this is different from the meaning of "liberal" in the American political context.[7]
Hankook Ilbo officially doesn't put forward ideology other than "centrism". However, Hankook Ilbo has basically shown a fiscal conservative tone that values "fiscal responsibility". The newspaper has often criticized the Moon Jae-in government's fiscal policy for its lack of awareness of "financial soundness" (Шаблон:Korean).[8][9] This newspaper also supports "liberal economy".[10]
In contrast to the somewhat conservative tendency financially, the Hankook Ilbo has some cultural liberal tendency. The newspaper supported LGBT and other minority rights and emphasized "diversity".[11]Hankook Ilbo has criticized the hatred of obesity in Korean society.[12] In addition, the Hankook Ilbo has a favorable view of feminism.[13]
