Author: 박강수
Former presidential senior civil affairs secretary Hwang Sang-woo, who stepped down from the presidential office due to “hoejak terror” remarks targeting an MBC reporter, has been confirmed as the host of an economic program on KBS, a Korean broadcasting affiliate, for over a month. Hwang began hosting the program “Economic Spotlight” on KBSN (KBS N) on August 26, broadcasting on the KBS Life channel every Monday at 4 p.m. The show has aired a total of 5 episodes so far, with no mention of the controversy surrounding the “hoejak terror” threat during Hwang’s first broadcast. Hwang’s return to broadcasting has…
Unveiling the Controversy Behind ‘Yoon Government’s Control of Media’ Since the inauguration of the Yoon administration, attempts to control the media have been incessant. The nomination of Lee Jin-sook as the chairwoman of the Broadcasting and Communications Commission marks the peak of this endeavor. Five media outlets, including Hankyoreh, Newstapa, Media Today, Sisa-In, and OhmyNews, are collaborating on the ‘Cartel of Media Control’ series, delving into the state of media control under the current government. Headlines set on ‘removing key figures’ Post Yoon’s presidency, Lee Jin-sook, head of the regime appointed by former President Moon, had over a year left…