Kim Ki-hyun "Democratic Party blatantly reveals intention to gag the media"

Kim Ki-hyun, floor leader of the People Power Party, is attending the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 10th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Kim Ki-hyun, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 10th, "'The Media Arbitration Act' is a law to gag the media," adding, "We will exert all possible efforts to ensure it is never passed."

After holding a floor countermeasure meeting that day, Kim told reporters this. However, he said they would not boycott the legislative schedule but would actively explain their opposition and respond accordingly. According to Kim, even the Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that the process of this bill review subcommittee is unprecedented worldwide.

At the meeting, Kim said, "The Democratic Party of Korea is trying to hold a full meeting of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee to process the Media Arbitration Act," adding, "They have blatantly revealed their intention to gag the media."

He continued, "Even during the Yushin regime, such media control attempts were unprecedented," warning, "I sternly caution that this will backfire on this administration."

Kim also expressed concerns about the recently appointed new chairman of the Korea Communications Standards Commission, Jeong Yeon-ju. Kim said, "This confirms once again President Moon Jae-in's lack of communication and autocracy," criticizing, "Chairman Jeong Yeon-ju's political bias and blind loyalty, which have been evident since the Roh Moo-hyun administration, make it obvious what kind of actions will follow." He added, "The very existence of Chairman Jeong is unfair."

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