National Assembly Votes To Impeach Broadcasting Watchdog Chief

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Based on the search results, here’s a summary of the situation regarding the National Assembly’s impeachment of the broadcasting watchdog chief in South Korea:

Impeachment by the National Assembly:

  • The opposition-led National Assembly voted to impeach Lee Jin-sook, the head of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC).
  • The opposition cited concerns about the KCC’s operation, alleging unfair practices and improper formation of the decision-making body.
  • Constitutional Court’s Response:
  • The Constitutional Court was tasked with deciding whether to uphold the impeachment.
  • The Constitutional Court has made the ruling to reinstate the KCC cheif.
  • The ruling was made because the justices could not reach the required number of votes to uphold the impeachment.
  • Key Issues:
  • The core of the dispute revolves around accusations that the KCC was being operated in a biased manner.
  • The political divide within the National Assembly is a significant factor in these events.

  • (LEAD) DP proposes impeachment motion for broadcasting
    (LEAD) DP proposes impeachment motion for broadcasting

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    In essence, the National Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings, but the Constitutional Court, after reviewing the case, overturned that impeachment.

    (LEAD) Yoon approves resignation of broadcasting watchdog chief
    (LEAD) Yoon approves resignation of broadcasting watchdog chief

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    LEAD) National Assembly votes to impeach broadcasting watchdog
    LEAD) National Assembly votes to impeach broadcasting watchdog

    Image Source: yna.co.kr

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