Approves Proposal to Dismiss Nam Young-jin, KBS Chairman..."Causing Management Deterioration"

Jung Mi-jung's Dismissal Proposal as EBS Director Also Approved
"Damage to Honor, Decline in Public Trust" Pointed Out

The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) on the 14th resolved a proposal to dismiss Nam Young-jin, chairman of KBS, and a dismissal plan for Jung Mi-jung, director of EBS.

The KCC announced this through the results of the 28th plenary meeting held at the Government Complex Gwacheon on the same day.

Nam Young-jin, KBS Chairman (from left), Kwon Tae-seon, Chairman of the Korea Broadcasting Culture Promotion Foundation, Yoo Si-chun, EBS Chairman, and public broadcasting directors are holding an emergency press conference at the Government Complex Gwacheon on the morning of the 14th. On the same day, the Korea Communications Commission held a plenary meeting and processed the dismissal resolution for Nam Young-jin, KBS Chairman, and Jung Mi-jung, EBS Director. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Regarding the reason for the resolution to recommend the dismissal of Chairman Nam, it stated, "He did not actively pursue improvement measures regarding the wage structure issues of higher-ranking positions at KBS and the excessive operation of welfare systems," and "neglected his management and supervisory duties, further worsening KBS's management situation."

It also pointed out, "Due to controversies such as excessive use of corporate credit cards, investigations by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission are underway, resulting in a loss of trust as a KBS director, damaging KBS's honor and lowering public trust."

The KCC stated, "It has been judged that it is no longer possible to perform appropriate duties as a KBS director, and after prior notification according to the Administrative Procedures Act, it was resolved to recommend dismissal."

Regarding the dismissal resolution for Director Jung, it was noted, "She was indicted without detention on charges of obstruction of official duties by deception as a defendant in the TV Chosun re-approval screening score manipulation case, damaging EBS's honor and lowering public trust."

It added, "It was judged that normal duty performance as an EBS director is impossible, and after prior notification and a hearing according to the Administrative Procedures Act, it was resolved to dismiss her."

Meanwhile, the KCC also conducted a dismissal hearing for Kwon Tae-seon, chairman of the Korea Broadcasting Culture Promotion Foundation, the major shareholder of MBC. Accordingly, the proposal and resolution for Chairman Kwon's dismissal are expected to be made soon.