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Abstract
This research explores the relationship between truth in media reporting and journalists’ ethics. People are one of the important elements in truth reporting in journalism practices. Survey data were collected from journalism practitioners working in the news section in South Korea. An analysis of relevant theories and an examination of empirical data regarding truth in reporting and journalists’ ethics resulted in four conclusions: firstly, truth in reporting relates absolutely to journalists’ ethics. All participants said that truth reporting relates to journalists’ ethics; secondly, most journalists learned about media ethics, so they perceived it. However, a few of respondents admitted that they did not comprehend the concept because of a lack of experience or education; thirdly, the majority of respondents attempted to perform ethically but they cited difficulties in practices. Finally, many participants explained that they would not receive gifts from news sources. However, some journalists admitted that the “Chonji (cash in Korean) culture” still exists during South Korean festivals.