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Broadcast media telecoms commission fails to launch hearing on YTN top shareholder as opposition members boycott

South Korea’s Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission was unable to vote to begin a hearing on whether to cancel approval of Eugene ENT’s change in its status as YTN’s largest shareholder after failing to meet a quorum. Opposition-nominated members Choi Soo-young and Lee Sang-geun refused to take part and left, saying courts should rule first. Remaining members said a hearing is needed to hear the company’s views and pledged to revisit the issue.

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BMTC publishes practical guidelines for Korean Sign Language interpretation broadcasts

The Broadcasting Media and Telecommunications Commission said on Aug. 18 it published practical guidelines on Korean Sign Language interpretation broadcasts with the Korea Communications Agency to improve Deaf viewers’ access to broadcasting. The guidelines set three basic principles, tailored guides for interpreters and broadcasters, practical tips by genre, and a feedback system involving stakeholders. Appendices include last-minute checks and emergency-response lists. Key content is also provided via QR-linked sign-language videos.

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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.