Prime Minister's Office Refutes Claims Ministers Want Live Cabinet Broadcasts Cut
The prime minister's office denied a report that several ministers complained about the live airing of Cabinet meetings, saying the broadcasts aim for transparency.
According to a recent article, roughly ten ministers reportedly raised concerns during a dinner with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, asking for the live broadcast of Cabinet meetings to be reduced to facilitate healthier policy discussions. The prime minister's office responded by dismissing the claim, emphasizing that the live airing of Cabinet deliberations is being done for the first time to promote transparency and public input.
Officials highlighted that one outlet format allows Cabinet members to express their opinions openly and that the president is actively receptive to those views. No evidence of an official request to curtail the broadcasts was presented. The office reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the public informed about governmental proceedings.
Why it matters
It shows the government's stance on transparency and how it handles alleged internal dissent.
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