[Korea.net News, Government Press Releases, June 7 2007] Open letter from President Roh Moo-hyun to civil servants

Reform of Traditional Reporters’ Rooms in Government Agencies Is Essential To Joining the Ranks of Advanced Countries:
There Are Reasons Why Reporters’ Rooms Must Be Reformed
The Decision Was Made After Long Contemplation
Higher Quality of Press Enhances National Competitiveness
Reporters’ Rooms: No Panacea for the Public’s Right to Know
Freedom of Information and Reform of the Traditional Reporters’ Rooms Are Two Separate Issues
Good Stories Can Be Produced When Two Sides Respect Each Other
The Current Reform Move Will Succeed
The Government, Too, Has to Enhance the Quality of Policy and Public Relations Standards
The Task Is Relevant to Civil Servants in Particular