[Full text] KBS: ”Kim Ho Joong will strengthen or lift his suspension depending on the court decision”... Publishes response to petition

Regarding a viewer petition opposing the removal of Kim Ho Joong from the show after he was arrested on suspicion of "hit and run while drunk," KBS said, "This is a temporary measure before a legal decision is made, and we will retrial the case according to the court's decision."
On the 5th, KBS responded to a petition posted on the viewers' petition board, "Opposing Kim Ho Joong's departure from broadcasting," with the message, "Artist
"We understand the intention of the viewers who are sadly missing Kim and his talent and are calling for social tolerance," the statement said. "However, Kim Ho Joong was already arrested on the 24th of last month on suspicion of 'hit and run while drunk' and the person involved is also in the same situation.
The court also stated that, as a popular entertainer who is the subject of societal and public interest and concern, his illegal actions will have a significant impact on the healthy character and emotional development of children and adolescents.
"KBS has taken these measures into consideration and asked for your understanding," he said. "KBS has taken these measures to prevent celebrities, who have a great influence on society and the public, from engaging in sexual violence, drinking and other sexual assaults."
In the case of an affair due to illegal activities such as driving or drugs, a broadcast appearance regulations review committee will be held to decide on broadcast appearance restrictions according to the severity of the case and the level of legal punishment."
On May 29, the committee decided to temporarily suspend Kim Ho Joong from broadcasting. KBS said, "The level of restrictions will be strengthened through re-examination according to the outcome of the trial.
We would like to thank our viewers for their interest and love for KBS Broadcasting.
We understand the intent of the viewers' petition, which seeks social tolerance and mourns the loss of an artist and his talent.
However, Kim Ho Joong was already arrested on May 24th for a drunk driving hit-and-run, and the person involved has admitted to drunk driving.
In light of the public's interest and concern, and the fact that his illegal actions have a significant impact on the healthy personality and emotional development of children and adolescents, KBS has taken a series of measures.
We hope you understand that we have to do this. When celebrities who have a large social and public influence become involved in illegal activities such as sexual violence, drunk driving, and drugs, KBS will take appropriate measures.
We will hold a broadcast appearance regulations review committee and decide on broadcast appearance restrictions depending on the severity of the case and the level of legal punishment.
On May 29, the committee decided to temporarily suspend the broadcast of Kim Ho Joong.
This is a temporary measure until a legal decision is made, and we will inform you that we may tighten or lift the restrictions through reconsideration depending on the outcome of the court case.
Once again, we would like to thank our viewers for their interest in KBS, and the public service broadcaster KBS will always do its best to meet our viewers' expectations. Thank you.