United Future Party Files Criminal Complaint Against Broadcasting Commissioner Hansanghyeok Over 'Collusion Between Media and Authorities' Allegations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The United Future Party is filing a complaint with the prosecution against Han Sang-hyuk, the Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, who is suspected of so-called 'media collusion.'

On the afternoon of the 10th, the United Future Party announced that it would submit a complaint to the General Civil Complaints Office of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, accusing Chairman Han of violating the Korea Communications Commission Act, abuse of authority, obstruction of business by deception, and violation of the National Public Service Act.

Park Sung-joong, the secretary of the Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Committee (STIBC), along with committee members Jo Myung-hee and Heo Eun-ah, will participate.

Earlier, the United Future Party raised suspicions of media collusion involving Chairman Han based on revelations by lawyer Kwon Kyung-ae, a former member of the People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy. Joo Ho-young, the floor leader of the United Future Party, said at the emergency committee meeting that day, "Broadcasting's lifeblood is fairness, and the Korea Communications Commission and its chairman are positions that require much stricter fairness and political neutrality. Some of Chairman Han's illegal words and actions have been revealed through lawyer Kwon's disclosures," adding, "The Democratic Party of Korea is strongly urged to promptly convene the STIBC and respond to urgent inquiries."

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