'I Live Alone' Jeon Hyun-moo Manipulation Broadcast Controversy... MBC Late Inquiry to Embassy: "Notarization Required"

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Controversy continues over the driving qualifications of Jeon Hyun-moo in 'I Live Alone' (hereinafter 'I Live Alone'). In this context, it is reported that the MBC production team inquired with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan regarding local driving qualification requirements after the broadcast aired.

According to a response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Citizen's Report obtained by Sports Kyunghyang on the 3rd, the MBC production team contacted the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan via telephone on the 25th of last month to inquire about whether Korean International Driving Permits are recognized in Kazakhstan.

The embassy reportedly informed the production team that "an international driving permit issued in Korea alone is not sufficient for driving in Kazakhstan; to drive locally, the original Republic of Korea driver's license and a Russian translation with notarization are required."

Meanwhile, on the 14th of last month, an episode of MBC's variety program 'I Live Alone' featured Jeon Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan. However, after the broadcast aired, suspicions of manipulation arose regarding whether the trip was pre-arranged, citing that Jeon Hyun-moo and several staff members booked airline tickets together and details of the local car rental process were revealed.

In response, the production team clarified that Jeon Hyun-moo's trip unfolded exactly as shown on the broadcast, stating that they rented a car by presenting an international driving permit and passport just before departure. However, controversy continued to unfold after it became known that additional notarization procedures were required to drive locally.

Additionally, regarding the Kazakhstan trip, the production team initially stated that "no filming support or sponsorship was received." However, after it was revealed that 'I Live Alone' was featured on the official website of Almaty City, the team issued a statement again on the 31st of last month. The production team explained, "While we did not receive any financial sponsorship or production funding, administrative procedures necessary for local filming and filming cooperation required for on-site operations were received, allowing the shoot to proceed smoothly."

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