President Yoon Suk Yeol has vetoed a set of broadcasting bills sponsored by the main opposition, which were passed by the opposition-controlled parliament in an attempt to reduce the administration's influence over public broadcasters. The bills sought to alter the governance structure of several broadcasting organizations in order to limit the current administration's involvement in their board nominations. In response, the presidential office stated that the veto was necessary to prevent damage to the fairness and public interest of the broadcasters, and called for the National Assembly to work together to ensure that broadcasters serve as fair and objective tools for society. The bills have now been sent back to the Assembly and are likely to be scrapped, as overriding the president's veto would require a two-thirds majority vote, which the ruling party currently does not have. The opposition parties aimed to expand the authority of broadcasting organizations and remove political influence from public broadcasters through these bills, reflecting the ongoing partisan gridlock in South Korea's political landscape. President Yoon's veto marks his 19th such action since taking office in May 2022, and he will need to navigate a working relationship with the opposition-led parliament throughout his five-year term.