<기사제목>Broadcasting and Communications Deliberation Committee Forms Election Broadcasting Deliberation Committee for 20th Presidential Election

Term Begins on September 1

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] The Korea Communications Standards Commission announced on the 30th that it held a plenary meeting at the Broadcasting Hall in Mokdong, Seoul, and completed the formation of the Election Broadcasting Deliberation Committee for the 20th presidential election.

The Election Broadcasting Deliberation Committee, established and operated under Article 8-2 of the Public Official Election Act, is a collegial body set up to maintain fairness in election broadcasting. It consists of nine members recommended by two political parties forming negotiation groups in the National Assembly, the National Election Commission, broadcasting companies, academia in broadcasting, the Korean Bar Association, journalist organizations, and civic groups.

The term of office is based on the presidential election day, March 9 of next year, starting from September 1 until 30 days after the election day, April 8, 2022. After the appointment ceremony on September 1, the Election Broadcasting Deliberation Committee will hold its first meeting and elect the chairperson and vice-chairperson by secret ballot.

The scope of review by the Election Broadcasting Deliberation Committee covers election broadcasts from the committee’s establishment on September 1 until the close of voting on election day.

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