On December 12, the recommendation for five members representing the National Assembly in the Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee (BMC) failed to be brought up for processing in the plenary session, which prolongs the ongoing delay in the committee’s normalization since its formation last October. Initially, Choi Min-hee, the chair of the National Assembly’s Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Committee, expressed optimism during a meeting on December 10, indicating that the committee’s formation was complete and that a vote was expected during the next session. However, this did not materialize, prompting concerns regarding the process and the existing legislative gridlock.

The main reason for this continued delay stems from the ruling party, People Power Party (PPP), which has yet to submit the list of committee members, despite the planned vote. Though there were expectations from the community, the leadership of the PPP was still finalizing their selection of both regular and non-regular members, leading to confusion in the media as the situation was prematurely presented as resolved. Choi Min-hee publicly acknowledged this oversight, urging the party to expedite their recommendations, which drew attention to the problematic communication surrounding this political appointment.

The BMC currently operates with only two members appointed by the president, highlighting its limited function due to the absence of National Assembly representatives. The committee has expressed hopes for swift appointments to normalize its operations, thus indicating the importance of timely parliamentary cooperation to ensure efficient governance within the media and communication sectors in South Korea. The delay reflects broader issues within the legislature, underscoring ongoing challenges in political agreement and procedural efficiency.