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Telecommunications & Media
Broadcasting media communications commission stuck at three members, rules for three broadcasting laws still stalled
South Korea’s National Assembly again failed to secure a decision-making quorum for the Broadcasting Media Communications Commission. A nominee recommended by the Democratic Party was approved, but a nominee backed by the People Power Party was rejected. Even if the approved nominee is appointed, the commission will have three members, below the four required to hold meetings and pass resolutions. Follow-up rules mandated under the three broadcasting laws remain stalled, and statutory deadlines have already passed.
Telecommunications & Media
First agenda for four-member Broadcast Media Commission draws attention
As South Korea’s Democratic Party pushes to launch the Broadcast Media Communications Commission in a four-member format in February, attention is on what its first agenda item will be. Academic circles point to follow-up rules needed after amendments to three broadcasting laws, while industry sources cite a long-delayed 63 billion won fine on Google and Apple over in-app payment practices. Officials say the choice depends on whether the panel has four or seven members.
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Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission drops appeal over Kweon Tae-seon dismissal
South Korea’s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission said it accepted a court ruling that found unlawful a dismissal imposed by the former Korea Communications Commission on Kweon Tae-seon, chair of the Foundation for Broadcast Culture, and expressed regret over damage to public broadcasting order. Chair Kim Jong-cheol said the commission submitted an opinion to the Justice Ministry to drop an appeal, and the justice minister directed on Jan. 23 that the appeal be abandoned. The ruling will become final after the appeal deadline passes.