'Newsroom' Son Seok-hee "I Learned a Lot Over 6 Years and 4 Months"... The Last Song Is

Son Seok-hee, CEO and President of JTBC, stepped down from his position as the main anchor on the 2nd after the 'JTBC New Year's Special Grand Debate.' Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Heo Midam] Son Seok-hee, CEO of JTBC, stepped down from his position as the anchor of 'Newsroom' on the 2nd after hosting the 'JTBC New Year Special Grand Debate,' expressing his reflections: "During the past 6 years and 4 months as the anchor of Newsroom, many significant events occurred, and I have learned a lot."

On this day, CEO Son hosted the 'JTBC New Year Special Grand Debate' on the theme of 'Political Reform' alongside Yoo Si-min, Chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, lawyer Jeon Won-cheok, Lee Cheol-hee, member of the Democratic Party, and Park Hyung-joon, professor at Dong-A University.

After the debate, CEO Son said, "The 'New Year Special Grand Debate' was broadcast over two days, and today we focused on 'Political Reform' as the topic. Now, I will conclude," adding, "Today marks my final day as the host."

He added, "I thank the viewers who have supported us all this time," and said, "Our JTBC reporters will continue to do their best. I would like to say my final farewell here. Goodbye."

The closing music was Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'."

Earlier last month, CEO Son announced his departure as anchor in an email to JTBC news staff, stating, "The important thing is the news, and as a legacy of the long-standing legacy media, it is now time for me to step back from in front of the camera."

Reporter Seo Bok-hyun was selected as CEO Son's successor.

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