Police Dismiss Complaint Against Oh Se-hoon’s 'TBS Support Suspension' Remarks: "Not a Violation of the Broadcasting Act"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The police have dismissed the case in which Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was reported for mentioning the possibility of suspending budget support for TBS Radio during his candidacy.

On the 27th, the Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul announced that it had dismissed the case filed by Kim Yong-min, chairman of the Peace Tree, who accused Mayor Oh of violating the Broadcasting Act, and decided not to forward the case to the prosecution.

In an interview with a media outlet last February, Mayor Oh said, "If I become mayor, I will correct what needs to be corrected. It could take the form of not providing budget support to TBS." Chairman Kim filed a complaint with the police, claiming that the statement violated Article 4 of the Broadcasting Act, which guarantees freedom and independence of broadcasting programming.

The police explained the reason for not forwarding the case, stating, "It was merely an expression of opinion based on his usual thoughts about the related broadcasting station," and added, "It cannot be seen as an infringement act stipulated by law, so there is no need for investigation."

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