I can't even talk properly...Daytime Drunk Anchor Controversy, Broadcasting Corporation's Court Sanctions
Mar 05, 2025
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On the 4th, the Korea Communications Standards Commission held a general meeting and voted for legal sanctions 'caution' to Jeju Broadcasting System (JIBS) 'JIBS 8 News'.
In the March 30 episode of 'JIBS 8 News', the anchor continued the news with inaccurate pronunciation and staggering gestures. Viewers who saw this raised a strong protest immediately after the broadcast, saying "Isn't it drunk?"
As the controversy grew, Jeju Broadcasting Corporation said, "The anchor ate with accompaniment during the day, and then took the usual medicine and cold medicine together, causing problems."," he explained.
Eventually, on April 2, through the reward and punishment committee, the anchor was suspended for three months and a year and excluded from news production. The press chief was also issued a warning.
The Korea Communications Standards Commission applies the provisions of the Korea Broadcasting Review Regulations '27 (maintenance of dignity)' and '55-2 (broadcasting accident)' It is absolutely unacceptable to conduct news while under the influence of alcohol", and decided to impose legal sanctions.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
