Overview

• The Democratic Party–led National Assembly approved legislation to dissolve the Korea Communications Commission and create a Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission under the presidential office.
• The bill would transfer broadcasting policy functions from the Ministry of Science and ICT to the new commission and increase the number of standing commissioners from five to seven.
• A People Power Party filibuster delayed proceedings before the majority moved to end it, with Cabinet deliberation on the bill expected Tuesday.
• KCC Chair Lee Jin-sook said she would pursue a constitutional petition or an injunction if removed from office and intends to keep working until Cabinet action.
• Lee, appointed in 2024, condemned separate broadcaster reform measures as empowering unions and noted that a prior impeachment bid against her was rejected by the Constitutional Court.