Kim Hong-il, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission, Likely to Approve Terrestrial Broadcasting License Renewal with Two-Person System

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Kim Hong-il, Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission (photo), will begin his duties immediately starting with a visit to the National Cemetery.

Appointed on the 29th, Chairman Kim plans to attend a memorial service at the National Seoul National Cemetery in the afternoon, followed by an inauguration ceremony at the Government Complex Gwacheon, and will also be present at the Cabinet meeting.

With Chairman Kim's inauguration, the Korea Communications Commission will return to a two-person leadership structure with Chairman Kim and Vice Chairman Lee Sang-in. The commission is expected to convene a full meeting over the weekend to decide on the renewal of terrestrial broadcasting licenses.

Renewal reviews and decisions for KBS 2TV, MBC·SBS UHD, regional MBC stations, and 86 regional private broadcasters must be completed within the year to prevent an 'illegal broadcasting' crisis. If the deadline is missed, a temporary broadcasting extension order can be issued, but this too requires a formal decision.

Chairman Kim also stated in his recent confirmation hearing response that his top priority is "the renewal of licenses for terrestrial broadcasters whose permits expire at the end of December this year."

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