Choo Kyungho: “Cannot suspend the appointment of public broadcasting directors”
“Positive evaluation of the formation of the Broadcast 4 Law advisory committee”,
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Choo Kyungho, the floor leader of the People Power Party, holds a picket at the hearing related to the petition for immediate introduction of the impeachment proposal against President Yoon Suk-yeol at the 3rd Legislative Judiciary Committee held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 19th. July 19, 2024, Yonhap News, ‘On the 19th, the People Power Party practically rejected Speaker Woo Won-sik’s mediation proposal on the “Broadcasting Law.” The party also announced its plan to resume filibustering if the ruling Democratic Party proceeds with forced handling of the bill at the plenary session scheduled for the 25th.’,
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, ‘Floor leader Choo Kyungho stated after a members’ meeting at the National Assembly that “under the current law, (directors have been) appointed even during the Moon Jae-in administration,” and emphasized, “We cannot accept demands to suspend the appointment of public broadcasting directors.” He added, “It is not only the administrative authority’s prerogative but it is also a regulation that has been implemented during the Democratic Party government. The appointment process is proceeding as planned, so we have no choice but to proceed accordingly.”‘,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘Earlier, Speaker Woo proposed a temporary suspension of the opposition parties’ drive for the “Broadcast 4 Laws” (Broadcasting Law, Broadcasting Culture Promotion Act, Korean Educational Broadcasting System Act, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Establishment and Operation Act), and urged the government and the ruling party to halt the replacement of public broadcasting directors. He also suggested forming a nationwide consensus body for a reevaluation.’,
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, ‘Floor leader Choo called on the opposition parties, saying, “We hope you will practice exactly as Speaker Woo proposed, including suspending the forced handling of the legislative process for the pending ‘Broadcast Control 4 Laws’ in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, and halting discussions on impeaching the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission chairman.” He also demanded, “Since the recommendation of candidates for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission members has been suspended, the speaker should promptly recommend candidates recommended by the National Assembly. I urge the opposition parties to recommend candidates.” He also said, “I positively evaluate the formation of an expert advisory committee directly under the speaker. I suggest that both ruling and opposition parties recommend experts equally.”‘,
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, ‘The People Power Party also announced its plan to filibuster if the ruling party attempts to handle bills such as the “Broadcast 4 Laws,” the “Yellow Envelope Law” (revisions to Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union Act), and the “Special Measures Bill for Providing Livelihood Support in 2024” at the plenary session on the 25th. Floor leader Choo said, “If the ruling party proceeds with the plenary session on the 25th in accordance with the Democratic Party’s intentions and presents bills such as the Broadcast Control 4 Laws, the Illegal Strike Instigation Law, and the Cash Distribution Law, we will respond with unlimited debate and the like.”‘, \n’