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Telecommunications & Media
Bamittongwi reports 1-year policy results, seeks to clear 2 years of pending issues
The Broadcasting Media Communications Commission reported major policy results in broadcasting, media and telecommunications at a cabinet meeting on Monday, marking the first anniversary of the launch of the People’s Sovereignty government. The commission said it has pursued policies aimed at clearing issues accumulated over two years and realising media sovereignty and a basic society. It cited broadcaster relicensing, decree revisions, measures on public responsibility, handset subsidy rules, World Cup joint broadcasts, platform obligations and home-shopping reforms.
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.
