Democratic Party's Media Reform and National Assembly Challenges

The Democratic Party's Representative Kim Hyun addressed the need for negotiation in the National Assembly's committee allocation and media reform.

### National Assembly's Struggle Over Committee Assignments and Media Reform Bills
* 🏛 The Democratic Party demanded the National Assembly's budget and operations committee be handed over to the opposition but couldn't agree on the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, leading to a **deadlock**.
* 📺 The Democratic Party proposed the Media Normalization 3+1 Bill to reform public broadcasting by **diversifying the composition of the board of directors**, and the opposition and ruling parties are working together to **pass the bill**.
* 🔒 The ruling party opposes granting the opposition control over public broadcasting, as it could be **influenced by the government's changing power**.
* 📡 The Korea Communications Commission is criticized for neglecting its duties and making **arbitrary decisions**, leading to a **crisis in the broadcasting sector**.
* 👥 People's Party opposes the current media landscape, believing it to be **biased against them**.
* 📝 Amendments to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Act are being considered to address issues such as the **lack of members in the exclusion committee** and **decision-making by two people**.
* 🔍 The Broadcasting and Communications Commission is accused of **excessive exercise of authority** and **abuse of power**.
* 🕊 The National Human Rights Commission's controversial decision not to investigate the suspicion of **luxury handbag gifts** from Kim Yeosa and Kim Geon-hee has sparked **public outrage**.

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The Democratic Party's Negotiations in the National Assembly

The Democratic Party extended negotiations in the National Assembly to reach an agreement on committee assignments.

There was a specific focus on the Legislation and Judiciary Committee's bill processing and the criticism faced by the 21st National Assembly.

The party emphasized the importance of proper bill processing for national governance, refuting claims of parliamentary dictatorship.

Additionally, they announced the establishment of a task force for media reform and discussed the issues surrounding the KBS Act and the removal of chairmen in the Broadcasting industry.

Proposal for Diversifying the Broadcasting Committee

A proposal is being made to diversify the broadcasting committee by increasing the participation of civil society, academic societies, media personnel, and viewer committees.

The 21st National Assembly in South Korea has passed a German-style solution to address broadcasting issues, which is now in the process of re-legislation after the President's veto.

The opposition and ruling parties are collaborating in the 22nd National Assembly to enforce the Broadcasting Three Laws as a party principle, aiming to minimize political influence and transform public broadcasting into people's broadcasting.

The Impact of Media Reform on Broadcasting in South Korea

The opposition in the 19th National Assembly is working together to oppose the Media Reform Act, which allows the Democratic Party and the media union to control broadcasting companies.

The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission is currently paralyzed, with the opposition's recommended personnel being rejected, leading to a crisis in the nation's broadcasting.

The Korea Communications Commission is failing to regulate the situation, granting licenses to broadcasting companies while neglecting supervision, causing urgent issues that need to be addressed.

Challenges in the Restructuring of Public Broadcasting

Public broadcasting's instability during government changes is a significant problem, leading to frequent restructuring instead of on-site inspection and supervision.

The current two-person system in the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission is illegal and being ignored, leading to discussions of impeachment.

The lack of expertise in the leadership and ongoing attempts to control broadcasting are also contributing to the challenges, prompting considerations for amendments to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Act.

Controversy Surrounding the Broadcasting and Communications Commission

The current Chairman of the Broadcasting and Communications Commission is facing criticism for excessive use of power and imposing legal sanctions.

The commission is undergoing unprecedented methods of public hearings, issue reports, and national investigations under the current government.

There are concerns about the lack of fair deliberations and the potential for quick processing of bills.

Controversy Over the Announcement Date and Its Impact

The announcement's timing has sparked controversy, with accusations of trying to manipulate public opinion.

The decision has led to anger and a call for a special investigation, as the current administration is accused of ignoring the people's will.

The announcement by the National Human Rights Commission has raised doubts and criticism, given the background of the vice-chairman and the sudden nature of the announcement.