Lee Dong-gwan "Will Build a Media Industry Powerhouse Through Regulatory Innovation" (Update)

Yoon Nominates Lee Dong-gwan as New KCC Chairman Candidate

Lee Dong-gwan, the newly nominated candidate for the Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission and Special Advisor for External Cooperation to the President, stated on the 28th, "I will do my best to help Korea leap forward as a global media industry powerhouse through bold regulatory innovation and policies."

During a briefing held at the Yongsan Presidential Office that morning, Lee said, "I believe this is a very important sector for creating future jobs and sources of income."

He plans to focus all efforts on responding to fake news and restoring a fair media ecosystem. Lee mentioned, "Governments and civic groups around the world are currently engrossed in combating fake news," adding, "Above all, I intend to devote all my efforts to restoring a fair media ecosystem and creating a free, well-ventilated, and well-communicated information distribution environment."

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In particular, he emphasized, "I will do my best to help Korea leap forward as a global media industry powerhouse through bold regulatory innovation and policies," and added, "Not only should Korea have public broadcasters internationally trusted and recognized like BBC International or NHK, but there should also be major content distribution companies like Netflix. I believe we should no longer be confined and restricted by old frameworks."

Furthermore, he pointed out that "Countries around the world are fiercely competing to secure advantageous positions in what can be called a global media war, and the broadcasting, telecommunications, and media industries are among the most preferred careers for the younger generation. In that sense, I believe this is a very important sector for creating future jobs and sources of income," and stressed that conflicts between factions surrounding the media must also stop.

Meanwhile, Kim Dae-gi, Chief of Staff to the President, said in a briefing that day regarding the background of President Yoon Seok-yeol's nomination, "Lee is considered the right person to promote the broadcasting and telecommunications policy tasks of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration based on his extensive experience in the media field, diverse human relationships, and networking leadership."

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