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Broadcast Media Communications Commission designates 89 broadcasters for mandatory accessible programming
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Communications Commission has designated 89 broadcasters that must schedule accessible programming such as closed captions, audio description and Korean sign language broadcasts starting next year. The commission said it selected and announced 25 corporations covering 89 broadcasters as designated providers for 2027-2028. The list includes cable system operators and programme providers, with five newly added businesses. The commission plans real-time monitoring to check compliance.
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KCCM initiates review of SK Broadband change approval for corporate split
The Korea Communications and Media Commission (KCCM) is starting a review of a change approval request related to SK Broadband\'s corporate split. SK Telecom plans to split SK Broadband into a surviving entity for wired telecoms and media and a new entity, SK Horizon, for AI data centres and submarine cable business. KCCM also received a plan to pursue administrative sanctions against YTN and Yonhap News TV, and approved a 30 million won penalty for IHQ.
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Korea broadcast regulator sets up task force over JTBC rehabilitation filing
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission has formed a task force to monitor JTBC\'s rehabilitation filing, its chairman said at a full commission meeting. He said the regulator will closely review preparations so there is no disruption amid debate over universal viewing rights for the World Cup host broadcaster. Commissioners called for documents, scenario planning and possibly a CEO hearing. The commission also ordered corrective measures for terrestrial broadcasters and fined PP IHQ 10 million won.