[Presidential Briefing] President Lee Jae-myung Withdraws Appeal in KBS President Dismissal Case (July 21, 2025)
[Presidential Briefing] President Lee Jae-myung Withdraws Appeal in KBS President Dismissal Case (July 21, 2025) 📢 Key Briefing by Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung On July 21, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung officially announced that President Lee Jae-myung had withdrawn the government's appeal in the dismissal lawsuit of former KBS President Kim Eui-cheol. According to the briefing, “President Lee submitted the appeal withdrawal to the appellate court handling the case on July 20,” signifying the administration’s respect for judicial decisions and its intention to correct the prior administration’s wrongful action. The initial case stemmed from former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s dismissal of Kim Eui-cheol during his term. On January 16, 2025, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled that “the dismissal was a misuse and abuse of discretion and therefore invalid.” 🗣️ President Lee's Message: “Respect for Court Decisions, Restoration of Public Broadcast...