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U.S. Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission to decide follow-up action after approving YTN largest shareholder change

The Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission is expected to put follow-up administrative measures on the agenda soon over whether its approval of YTN’s largest shareholder change for Eugene ENT was flawed. Many commissioners agreed the approval process had problems, including a decision by a two-member panel, but differed over whether this warrants ex officio cancellation and on timing. Views ranged from calling the approval void or subject to cancellation to urging caution until court rulings and investigations conclude.

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Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission follows up on transfer of paid TV fund levy tasks

South Korea\'s Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission revised rules governing the collection and assessment of levies on paid television operators for the Broadcasting and Communications Development Fund. The commission approved partial amendments and added a regulatory review clause under government guidance. It also amended fund management rules, updated referenced agency names and reorganised review provisions. The panel revised administrative penalties for location data violations and reviewed 11 channel provider change applications.

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Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission says JTBC rehabilitation should not affect universal viewing rights, outsourced production

South Korea\'s Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission said it held a hearing with JTBC representatives after the broadcaster applied for corporate rehabilitation. The commission said it checked whether universal viewing rights for events of public interest would be ensured and confirmed JTBC had been notified it can normally broadcast all matches of the North and Central America World Cup. It also urged JTBC to prioritise protection for outsourced production workers and said it will review reapproval screening details internally.