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Former head of the Korea Communications Commission Lee Jin-sook speaks to reporters at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office in Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on Nov. 5. [NEWS1]

Former broadcast watchdog chief referred to the prosecution

Police have referred Lee Jin-sook, former head of the now-defunct Korea Communications Commission to the prosecution on charges of violating the State Public Officials Act and the Public Official Election Act.

2025.11.20

Lee Jin-sook, former head of the now-defunct Korea Communications Commission, speaks to reporters at the Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station in western Seoul on Oct. 2. [YONHAP]

Ex-KCC chief asks court to review legality of her detention

Lee Jin-sook, former head of the now-defunct Korea Communications Commission, filed Friday for a court review of the legality of her detention.

2025.10.3

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Former Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Chairperson Lee Jin-sook speaks to reporters at the KCC Gwacheon office in Gyeonggi on Sept. 29. [NEWS1]

Former KCC chair Lee arrested over YouTube comments

Police arrested former Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Chairperson Lee Jin-sook on Thursday on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act and the State Public Officials Act.

2025.10.2

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Chairperson Lee Jin-sook speaks during a press briefing in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi on Sept. 29. [YONHAP]

KCC chief to file petition against gov't reorganization push

The head of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) said Monday she will file a constitutional petition over a bill recently passed by the National Assembly to shut down her organization.

2025.9.29

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Seoul on Aug. 29. [YONHAP]

Presidential office considers dismissal of KCC chief over political neutrality

The presidential office said Friday it has been considering dismissing the chief of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), Lee Jin-sook, from her duties over allegations she violated political neutrality.

2025.8.29

Acting President Choi Sang-mok convenes a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in central Seoul on March 18. [MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE]

Acting president issues veto against broadcasting watchdog bill

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday vetoed a revised bill that mandates a stringent quorum for convening meetings at the state broadcasting watchdog, calling it “unconstitutional.”

2025.3.18

Politicians must clear the public broadcast mess (KOR)

Every time a new governing party took power, it attempted to seat friendly figures in the C-suite of public broadcasters.

2024.8.29

Politicians must clear the public broadcast mess

Every time a new governing party took power, it attempted to seat friendly figures in the C-suite of public broadcasters.

2024.8.28

How to avoid the winner’s curse

The Democratic Party must listen to its opponents and critics and learn to concede.

2024.8.8

Lee Sang-in, acting chief of Korea's state broadcasting regulating, walks out of the government complex in Sejong on July 26. [YONHAP]

Acting chief of broadcasting regulator Lee Sang-in resigns ahead of impeachment vote

Lee Sang-in, acting chief of Korea's state broadcasting regulator, voluntarily stepped down Friday ahead of the National Assembly's planned vote on his impeachment motion.

2024.7.26