ACT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF KOREA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to ensure the freedom, public nature, and public interest of media, as well as the freedom of expression and the interests and rights of users; and to promote the balanced development of broadcast media and communications, the creation of a trust-based information environment, and the enhancement of international competitiveness through the independent and responsible operation of the Korea Media and Communications Commission, there by contributing to the protection of public rights and the promotion of public welfare.

Article 2(Principles of operation) #

(1) The Korea Media and Communications Commission shall endeavor to enhance the welfare of users of broadcast media and communications; ensure equity in access to information; and continuously pursue policies to realize universal service.

(2) The Korea Media and Communications Commission shall establish and execute policies to ensure that public nature, diversity, the freedom of expression, and the people's right to know are guaranteed across all aspects of broadcast media and communications.

(3) The Korea Media and Communications Commission shall establish standards and policies to protect user rights and interests, ensure information reliability, and form a transparent distribution structure, taking into account the characteristics of the digital media environment.

(4) The Korea Media and Communications Commission shall promote a balance between regulatory and promotional policies to foster a fair competitive environment in the broadcast media sector and to ensure harmony with the establishment of an innovative industrial ecosystem converged with communications; and shall endeavor to create a fair competitive environment within the communications industry.

(5) The Korea Media and Communications Commission shall maintain political neutrality and independence in performing its duties; ensure the fair and transparent exercise of its authority in accordance with the law; and establish a responsible operational system that is responsive to democratic oversight.

CHAPTER II ESTABLISHMENT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF KOREA MEDIA AND

ACT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF KOREA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Principles of operation) #

(Establishment of the Commission)

Article 4(Composition of the Commission) #

Article 5(Appointment) #

Article 6(Chairperson) #

Article 7(Term of commissioners) #

Article 8(Guarantee of status) #

Article 9(Prohibition on concurrent holding of positions) #

Article 10(Grounds for disqualification) #

Article 11(Affairs under the Commission's Jurisdiction) #

Article 12(Matters subject to deliberation and resolution by the Commission) #

Article 13(Meetings) #

Article 14(Exclusion of, challenge to, and refrainment by commissioner) #

Article 15(Establishment of specialized committees) #

Article 16(Annual reports) #

Article 17(Administrative organization) #

Article 18(Establishment of Korea Media and Communications Standards Commission) #

Article 19(Chairperson of the Standards Commission) #

Article 20(Grounds for disqualification of commissioner of the Standards Commission) #

Article 21(Guarantee of status for commissioners of the Standards Commission) #

Article 22(Duties of the Standards Commission) #

Article 23(Meetings) #

Article 24(Exclusion of, challenge to, and refrainment by commissioner) #

Article 25(Establishment and publication of deliberation regulations) #

Article 26(Sanctions) #

Article 27(Secretariat) #

Article 28(Duty of integrity and confidentiality) #

Article 29(Budget) #

Article 30(Standards Commission Rules) #

Article 31(Administrative fines) #