KCSC Approves Proposal to Dismiss Two Opposition Members Amid 'Profanity Controversy'

Ministry of Personnel Management → Dismissal Confirmed Upon Presidential Approval
Only 5 of 9 Communications Ethics Committee Members Remain... Ruling and Opposition Parties at 4 to 1 Ratio

The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) has dismissed commissioners Oksi-chan and Kim Yujin, who were involved in controversies over 'profanity' and 'breach of confidentiality obligations,' respectively.

On the 12th, at the Broadcasting Hall in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Oksi Chan, a member of the Korea Communications Standards Commission, briefly stepped out of the meeting room during the temporary plenary session to speak with the press. Photo by Moon Hyewon

On the morning of the 12th, the KCSC held a plenary session and passed a proposal to dismiss the two opposition-appointed commissioners. The meeting was held behind closed doors due to the personnel-related agenda.

The dismissal will be finalized once the proposal passes through the Ministry of Personnel Management and receives the President's approval.

Both commissioners had continuously raised issues regarding allegations that Chairman Ryu Heerim of the KCSC mobilized family and acquaintances for complaints. On the 9th of this month, Commissioner Oksi-chan caused a stir by throwing documents at Chairman Ryu and using profanity during a broadcasting subcommittee meeting. Meanwhile, Commissioner Kim Yujin sparked controversy over violating confidentiality obligations by revealing the background of a proposal related to Chairman Ryu to the press on the 3rd.

In response, ruling party commissioners criticized, saying, "Commissioner Oksi-chan insulted others with profanity and committed an act of violence by throwing meeting materials at the chairman," adding, "This damaged the authority, dignity, and credibility of the commission's deliberation work."

The KCSC currently consists of four ruling party commissioners and three opposition commissioners. Once the dismissals of Commissioners Oksi-chan and Kim Yujin are approved by the President, the ruling-opposition ratio will become 4 to 1.

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