# Journalistic ethics and public responsibility

The International Federation of Journalists’ ethical principles consider respect for facts, privacy, independence and responsibility for corrections together.

 Principle · Writing and publishing


## Core concepts
  Public interest and harm: consider disclosure value and effects on those involved
 Independence: examine interests affecting reporting and editing
 Accountability and transparency: explain evidence and corrections
 

## Application
 Use the principles when considering source identification, sensitive reporting, conflicts of interest and correction procedures.


## Limitations and jurisdiction
 This is the IFJ professional ethics charter. It does not replace national law; specific cases require consideration of rights and public interest together.


## Editorial perspectives
  Public-interest disclosure: examine reasons to publish verified facts.
 Minimize harm: consider the effects of disclosure scope and timing.
 

## Sources
 International Federation of Journalists · Adopted 2019-06-12
[Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists](https://www.ifj.org/who/rules-and-policy/global-charter-of-ethics-for-journalists) Context: International professional journalism ethics
 Source checked: 2026-10-07
 Independent editorial summary and source link; the original text is not republished.


## Related personas
  [Editor](https://personawiki.app/en/personas/editor) · [Journalist](https://personawiki.app/en/personas/journalist)

## Translation status
 Editorial English translation of the Korean edition. No professional translation or occupational expert review has been completed. Translation does not change the source jurisdiction.
 Translation prepared: 2026-10-09 · Source fingerprint: kb-b5242d036547eb2b
[Korean source](https://personawiki.app/knowledge/journalism-ethics)

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