MBC has cast writer Yoo Si-min and former Korea Economic Daily chief editor Jeong Kyu-jae for its counting broadcast.
MBC revealed the lineup for its election broadcast 'Selection 2025' on the 20th, about ten days before the 21st presidential election.
# Sitting side by side at the table, left and right representative debaters discuss the future of South Korea in 'Debate M.'
On election day, left and right representative debaters writer Yoo Si-min and former Korea Economic Daily chief editor Jeong Kyu-jae will take the stage in the debate segment that will highlight the fluctuating public sentiment and electoral dynamics. The two have been evaluated as having analyzed the political situation reasonably and accurately predicted the future more than anyone else through the emergency martial law and presidential impeachment crisis. In this MBC presidential election broadcast, they will dissect the rapidly changing public sentiment by region and draw a picture of the future of South Korea based on the election results.
The discussion will be hosted by Kwon Soon-pyo, the anchor of MBC's radio current affairs program 'News High Kick,' which boasts the highest listenership ever. Anchor Kwon will maintain balance between representative debaters Yoo Si-min and Jeong Kyu-jae and will lead the discussion with liveliness and depth, based on his quick thinking and reporting skills honed through experience as a veteran journalist.
A member of the election broadcast planning team noted, "In an era where various information is shared in real time, viewers want to hear not just about the counting situation but also the stories behind the numbers during the election broadcast. By presenting a fun and in-depth discussion, we believe that voters will be able to understand the electoral dynamics more easily and accurately through the insights of writer Yoo Si-min and chief editor Jeong Kyu-jae, who have been invited with great difficulty."
# Experienced and fast-paced hosting... Jo Hyun-yong, Lee Jae-eun, and Kim Su-ji, the 'veteran anchors,' are all coming together
In MBC's 'Selection 2025,' veteran hosts including Jo Hyun-yong, Lee Jae-eun, and Kim Su-ji will be deployed. Jo Hyun-yong, who showcased clean and quick hosting during the last presidential and local elections, has recently drawn attention with his sharp closing remarks during news desk segments. Lee Jae-eun and Kim Su-ji, who will collaborate with Jo Hyun-yong, are also expected to lead the election broadcast skillfully and quickly based on their extensive experience in hosting election broadcasts.
Anchor Jo Hyun-yong stated, "We must remember that this election is taking place thanks to the citizens who prevented a civil war," adding, "I will focus on making this a broadcast that connects with viewers, not just conveying the counting situation, but also embodying the aspirations of voters in every single vote."
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