Munhwa Ilbo controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
Shin Jeong-ah photographs and coverage
Munhwa Ilbo published nude photographs of Shin Jeong-ah in reporting about allegations involving Dongguk University leadership. The Korea Press Ethics Commission ordered an apology, and Shin later brought legal action and received compensation.
2006
Blue House subscription cancellations
The Blue House cancelled 57 subscriptions to Munhwa Ilbo in November 2006. The stated reason was employee opposition to Gangan Namja, while critics argued that the action may have been linked to the newspaper's criticism of the presidential administration.
2002
Gangan Namja serial controversy
Munhwa Ilbo's serialization of Gangan Namja, a novel depicting the sexual exploits of a divorced car salesman, drew criticism over sexual content and suitability for a general newspaper. The Korea Press Ethics Commission issued 28 warnings concerning the serial between 2002 and 2006.