“Some local governments in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province have been found to have paid advertising fees to the online media outlet ‘Sky Daily’, which has been controversial for spreading false information.”
“According to materials obtained by the May 18 Memorial Foundation, Jangheung County ranked the highest with payments made seven times totaling 14.07 million won, followed by Jangheung County Council with three payments of 1.65 million won. Other local governments, including Damyang County, Naju City, Boseong County, and the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, have also placed advertisements.”
“The media outlet in question has been previously reported for distorting the events of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, raising debates over the appropriateness of using public funds.”