On October 10, President Yoon Suk-yeol signed off on the appointment of Professor Kim Woo-seok to the Broadcasting and Communications Review Committee (방미심위), completing the committee's formation with a full membership of nine. This body consists of three members appointed by the president, three nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly, and three recommended by the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Broadcasting and Communications Committee. The appointment comes after Speaker Woo Won-sik's recommendation was approved on September 27, leaving only one appointment to be finalized, which concerns the opposition's nomination.

Professor Kim, who previously served as a non-standing member of the Broadcasting and Communications Review Committee during the tenure of Ryu Hee-rim, has come under criticism from various quarters. The National Federation of Media Workers (전국언론노조) accused him of being a leading figure in what they termed as the "suppression of media" by the Yoon administration, specifically referencing his involvement in punitive measures against a media outlet that reported on sensitive information related to the former president. This criticism underscores the contentious environment in South Korea surrounding media regulation and government oversight.

In 2022, under Kim's influence, significant fines were levied against broadcasting companies that reported on allegations tied to the investigation into former President Yoon’s matters. However, those punitive actions were reversed by a ruling from a court last year, highlighting the legal controversies surrounding decisions made by the review committee. The developments around Kim's appointment reflect the broader debates in South Korea regarding media freedom, governmental influence over broadcasting, and the implications such appointments may have on journalism and public discourse in the country.