[MBC 탐사기획 스트레이트 226회] 총선 D-7개월, 윤석열 대통령과 유튜버(23.09.10) - Summary

Summary

The transcript appears to be a report on the involvement of the Liberty Korea Federation, a conservative political organization in South Korea, with far-right YouTubers. The report discusses the activities of the organization, its relationship with the President's Office, and its potential interference in the upcoming general election.

The report highlights that the Liberty Korea Federation has been accused of systematically intervening in the election by forming a group of 1,000 people, referred to as "shooting stars". These individuals reportedly discuss their plans to influence the election in a private KakaoTalk group chat room. The report also mentions that the organization has received over 10 billion won in subsidies annually from the government and local governments, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Furthermore, the report discusses the involvement of YouTubers, some of whom have been appointed as advisory committee members of the Liberty Korea Federation. These YouTubers are reportedly involved in holding rallies and protests, many of which are against the government. The report also mentions that these YouTubers are demanding compensation for fines imposed for illegal activities at the rally site.

The report also touches on the potential conflict of interest between the Liberty Korea Federation and the government, given the organization's receipt of government subsidies. The report raises questions about the ethics of a government-funded organization supporting pro-government protests.

In addition, the report discusses the potential for the Liberty Korea Federation to act as a "control room" for the government, influencing the actions of the YouTubers and potentially interfering in the election process.

Finally, the report discusses the relationship between the President's Office and the YouTubers, noting that the President's Office has invited YouTubers to meetings and inauguration ceremonies and given them gifts. The report raises concerns about the potential for the President's Office to use public spaces, budgets, and networks to provide private compensation or to encourage pro-government actions.

Facts

1. The 20th President of Korea went to a meeting with the President's office, where the Liberty Korea Federation was specially invited. This is despite a decline in the overall level of democracy in Korea.
2. The Liberty Korea Federation, which receives over 10 billion won in subsidies annually from the government and local governments, is illegal to interfere in the election.
3. An executive of the Liberty Korea Federation announced that he would form a separate unit of 1,000 people.
4. The operator of a KakaoTalk group chat room, which is run by the Liberty Korea Federation, is Jang Cho-ro, Vice-Secretary-General of the Liberty Korea Federation.
5. Vice President Jang Cho-ro announced in this room last June that he would form a thousand-member free spirit defense group nationwide.
6. The Liberty Korea Federation is suspected of trying to systematically intervene in next year's general election.
7. The Liberty Korea Federation promised support for far-right and conservative rallies.
8. The Liberty Korea Federation receives a government subsidy of 13.8 billion won.
9. The Liberty Korea Federation is suspected of being a new type of government-controlled protest.
10. The Liberty Korea Federation, which receives government subsidies, is suspected of supporting pro-government protests.
11. The Liberty Korea Federation is accused of having a relationship with YouTubers who support the President's office.
12. The approval rating for the government has been stuck in the 30% range in most opinion polls for over a year.
13. The President's Office, the Liberty Korea Federation, and extreme YouTubers seem to be getting closer and closer.
14. The President's office is directly managing these YouTubers by inviting them and holding meetings.
15. The President's office has been seen inviting YouTubers to inauguration ceremonies and giving holiday gifts.
16. There are only 8 confirmed advisory members of the Liberty Korea Federation among the YouTubers invited to meetings and inauguration ceremonies and given holiday gifts by the President's office.
17. The President's Office, the Liberty Korea Federation, and extreme YouTubers seem to be getting closer and closer.