Response Regarding Some Errors in Media Reports

On June 13, 2022, a suspect was arrested on suspicion of involvement in sustainability-subsidy fraud on the part of a Regional National Tax Bureau employee and others. Recently it has been reported in some media outlets that, because the suspect invested a portion of said subsidy in MINING EXPRESS, ME is suspected of involvement in the suspected fraud.

ME hereby notifies the public that it is not involved in the above case in any way whatsoever; that the allegation is baseless; and that it cannot overlook the fact that said false allegation may create a false impression in the minds of readers and viewers.

ME earnestly calls on all media outlets to obtain an accurate understanding of the above case and report it fairly in accordance with the facts. Moreover, we ask said media outlets to take appropriate action with regard to content that may create a mistaken impression in our users.

If any further developments arise in this matter that merit disclosure, ME will provide notice of them immediately.