Sang-hyuk Han, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, "Law Defines KCC Independence"...Dismisses Resignation Speculation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Han Sang-hyuk, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, clearly stated on the 29th at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Communications Committee that he has no intention of resigning early.

At the plenary meeting of the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Communications Committee that day, in response to a question from Go Mong-jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, about his guaranteed term until July next year, Chairman Han replied, "The independence of the Communications Commission is guaranteed by law." He intends to serve the term prescribed by law.

Chairman Han explained, "As an institutional measure to guarantee the independence of the Communications Commission, the status and term of the commissioners are set," adding, "I also think that operating as a collegial body is a measure to guarantee independence."

Regarding the issue of not being able to attend the Cabinet meeting, he mentioned, "If the relevant law is proposed, attendance will be necessary." About the President's work report plan, he said, "I understand the schedule has not been finalized."

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