KCSC Faces Another Deadlock... "No Closed-Door Discussions on 'Self-Filed Complaints' Allegations"

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The Korea Communications Standards Commission faced another disruption amid allegations that Chairman Ryu Hee-rim mobilized acquaintances to file complaints.

On the 8th at 3 p.m., Chairman Ryu held a plenary meeting at the Broadcasting Hall in Mok-dong, Seoul. Immediately after, regarding the 'self-complaint' allegations surrounding him, he stated, "If this agenda is discussed publicly, it may harm the legitimate interests of the complainant, and since an audit is currently underway, I would like the matter to be discussed confidentially in accordance with relevant laws and regulations." He then proposed a brief recess and moving to the reception room to discuss whether to make the matter public.

The agenda items raised were: ▲ Chairman's response to the allegations of 'commissioned complaints' ▲ Measures to clarify the allegations of 'commissioned complaints' ▲ Plans to restore the commission's trust and stabilize the secretariat.

Four commissioners recommended by the ruling party supported Chairman Ryu's proposal, while all three commissioners recommended by the opposition party opposed it. In particular, opposition commissioners protested that it was inappropriate for Chairman Ryu, the party involved, to exercise voting rights.

Chairman Ryu said, "The core issue is the illegal leakage of the complainant's personal information," and added, "It will be clearly revealed through investigation and audit." However, opposition commissioner Ok Si-chan countered, "It is only natural that Chairman Ryu, the party involved, resigns voluntarily."

Amid the sharp disagreement between both sides, the plenary meeting was adjourned early that day.

Meanwhile, recently, Newstapa and MBC reported allegations that Chairman Ryu mobilized family and acquaintances to file complaints with the commission regarding Newstapa's 'Kim Man-bae - Shin Hak-rim false interview' report and its cited reports.

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