MBC Decides to Dismiss Reporter Who Joined 'Baksa Bang'... "Violation of Employment Rules"

"An Opportunity to Check Journalistic Ethics... Will Fully Cooperate with Future Police Investigation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] MBC has decided to dismiss a reporter from its company who is suspected of joining the Telegram 'Baksa Bang' as a paid member and participating in the distribution of sexual exploitation materials.

On the 15th, MBC held a personnel committee meeting and decided to dismiss reporter A, who joined Baksa Bang, for violating employment regulations. The 'News Desk' broadcast on the same day is scheduled to inform viewers of this decision.

MBC stated, "Since first recognizing the incident on April 23, we regarded it as a serious matter, immediately excluded the reporter from work, and conducted multiple investigations. We will use this incident as an opportunity to reexamine the ethical awareness required of journalists. Additionally, as the police investigation is ongoing, we will fully cooperate with future inquiries."

The police have detected circumstances indicating that A sent money to Jo Joo-bin, the operator of Baksa Bang, and are investigating the facts. It is expected that A will respond to the company’s decision through a personnel committee rehearing request or other means.

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