The Citizens' Solidarity for Media Reform said every schoolboy may know well that KBS Council's nomination of Ko Tae Yong as candidate for president is the "product" of Chongwadae. It expressed concern that if Ko becomes the president of KBS, it will be reduced to a tool serving the ruling forces.

Ko is the man who stoops to any brutal means and method for personal luxury, they said.

The Press Trade Union also in a statement said that Ko is not qualified for the post as he has barred KBS from ensuring fair reporting.