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Editorial Guidelines

Effective Date: 28 November 2025


At Ygkplusofficial News, we are committed to delivering accurate, fair, and responsible entertainment and news content. These editorial guidelines outline our standards for how we gather information, create content, and ensure credibility.


1. Our Mission

Our goal is to provide:

Reliable entertainment news

K-pop and K-drama updates

Verified celebrity information

Creative stories and features


We aim to be a trustworthy source for readers who want accurate and timely updates.



2. Accuracy & Fact-Checking

We follow a strict verification process:

Information is confirmed with reliable sources

We do not publish unverified rumors as facts

When information is unclear, we state this clearly

Articles are reviewed before publishing


If we make errors, we correct them promptly.



3. Sources & Attribution

We use credible sources such as:

Official statements

Verified social media accounts

News agencies

Public records

Reputable entertainment platforms


When using external material:

We attribute sources clearly

We do not copy content from other websites

Quotations and references are properly credited



4. Corrections Policy

If an article contains inaccurate or outdated information:

A correction or update will be added

The change will be timestamped when necessary

Readers may report issues via our contact page or email

We value transparency and accountability.



5. Editorial Independence

Our content is created independently.


We do not accept:

Paid manipulation of news

Influenced or biased content

Hidden sponsorships

Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement.”



6. Conflict of Interest

Writers and editors must:

Avoid covering stories where they have a personal stake

Disclose relationships with artists, companies, or brands

Maintain neutrality in reporting

We prioritize fairness in all coverage.



7. Content Standards

We ensure all content meets the following standards:

Clear and easy to understand

Respectful and non-harmful

Free from hate speech or discrimination

Free from plagiarism

Compliant with copyright laws


We do not publish:

Fake news

Defamatory statements

Illegal content



8. Image & Media Use

Images used on this website must be:

Owned by us

Licensed for use

Provided by press releases

Publicly available under fair use (entertainment reporting)


We remove or replace media upon request if copyright concerns arise.



9. User-Generated Content

User comments or submissions must follow community guidelines:

No harassment

No harmful content

No spam

No impersonation


We reserve the right to remove comments that violate our rules.



10. AI Use Disclosure

Some parts of content creation may use AI tools for:

Grammar checks

SEO improvement

Draft assistance


However:

All articles are reviewed by a human editor before publishing

We do not rely solely on AI for reporting facts




11. Contact Information

For corrections, concerns, or questions, you may contact us:

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