Channel A dismisses reporter over 'Geomeon Yuchak' allegations... Suspension of social affairs chief and others

Entrance of Channel A Headquarters, Jongno-gu, Seoul [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Channel A held a personnel committee meeting on the 25th and decided to dismiss reporter Lee, who is suspected of the so-called 'media collusion' scandal.

Additionally, Hong, the head of the social affairs department involved in this matter, was suspended for 3 months, Bae, the head of the legal team, was suspended for 6 months, and reporter Baek received a reprimand.

Furthermore, the head and deputy head of the news division also received minor disciplinary actions through this personnel committee, although the exact severity was not disclosed.

Reporter Lee is under prosecution investigation for allegedly conspiring with Prosecutor General Han Dong-hoon to threaten former Value Invest Korea (VIK) CEO Lee Cheol while investigating suspicions related to SillaJen, demanding that he provide information on the corruption of Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation.

However, reporter Lee denies these allegations, and there is a possibility that he may request a retrial at the personnel committee or file a lawsuit against Channel A to confirm the invalidity of his dismissal.

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