South Korea cuts funding to broadcaster as concern over press freedom grows
by Raphael Rashid in Seoul from on (#65WD2)
TBS set to have most of its funding cut starting in 2024 after a decision by Seoul city government, led by president Yoon's party
A popular South Korean broadcaster accused of political bias is set to lose its city funding amid concern press freedoms are being restricted under the Yoon Suk-yeol government.
TBS, which operates two radio stations and a television channel, receives 70% of its funding from the Seoul city government.
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