Kim Ki-hyun urges withdrawal of Media Arbitration Act, calling it "something that never happened even during the Yushin regime"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Regarding the 'Amendment to the Media Arbitration Act' that the Democratic Party of Korea is pushing forward legislatively, Kim Gi-hyeon, floor leader of the People Power Party, urged its withdrawal on the 11th, saying, "This is something that did not even happen during the Yushin regime."

On the same day, Kim appeared on BBS Radio's 'Kim Kyung-soo's Morning Journal' and expressed opposition to the amendment, stating, "The side holding power is trying to perpetuate their power and establish permanent rule by blocking all critical functions."

He pointed out, "They appointed Jeong Yeon-ju, who is very biased and politically partisan, as the chairman of the Korea Communications Standards Commission, filled the commission with pro-government members, and are trying to control media functions entirely. If anti-government or critical articles about the government are published, they will label them all as fake news and impose fivefold liability."

He added, "Even the Justice Party says this is going too far," and said, "They are recklessly pushing forward, relying on the power of 180 seats." He continued, "The government and ruling party are responsible for the skyrocketing monthly rent and housing prices, pushing through absurd laws like a military operation, relying on the power of 180 seats. Now, ahead of the presidential election, they want to completely block any critical functions against the government."

Kim said, "It seems like they are in a very desperate state, thinking they must control even the media," and added, "No matter how big the crimes they committed are, trying to cover them up like this is our thought. Covering up won't hide the many crimes committed. The stench of power-related corruption is pervasive. Do you think covering it up will make it disappear?" He strongly warned, "We strongly urge the immediate cessation of this reckless attempt."

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