Investigative authorities have accused the head of the KCC and the president of MBC Daejeon of alleged breach of trust.
The South Korean National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, has passed the last of contentious broadcasting bills, marking a significant step in the country's media landscape. However, the future of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the government agency responsible for regulating communications and broadcasting in South Korea, remains uncertain.
The KCC Chairperson, Lee Jin-sook, has been at the centre of controversies surrounding the impartiality of the KCC and criticism of recent broadcasting legislation promoted by the ruling party. These controversies reflect tensions over media regulation in South Korea.
Lee Jin-sook, who has a background as a regional broadcaster president, faces prosecution for alleged misuse of company funds during her tenure at MBC Daejeon. She has also been accused of making politically biased remarks, leading to her exclusion from Cabinet meetings. However, no specific details have been provided about the alleged biased remarks.
In a recent parliamentary interpellation session on education, society, and culture at the National Assembly in Seoul on Sept 18, Lee Jin-sook spoke about the government's plan to abolish the KCC and launch a new commission for broadcasting and media. She also addressed this issue in a full session of the Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee at the National Assembly in Seoul on July 7.
Despite these developments, it is unclear if the discussions about the dismissal of Korea Communications Commission Chair Lee Jin-sook and the plans to launch a new commission for broadcasting and media are related. The new commission, which the government plans to launch, has not been officially named or detailed.
The KCC's role in the new commission, if any, is also unclear. No information is provided about any changes to the duties or responsibilities of the KCC in relation to the proposed launch of a new commission for broadcasting and media.
The article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. The translations were reviewed and refined by the newsroom to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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