On Youn Yuh-jung's Award News... "A Great Milestone in Korean Film History" · "Comfort for Asian Immigrants in the US"

People Power Party "Striving to Establish Support Measures for the Development of Korean Culture and Arts"

Justice Party "Academy, Traditionally Dominated by White Men, Must Change; Korean Politics Needs Reflection"

Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung is attending the 93rd Academy Awards held at Union Station in Los Angeles (LA), USA, on the 25th (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Actress Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean actor to win the Best Supporting Actress award at the American Academy Awards, prompting opposition parties to issue congratulatory statements on the 26th.

Bae Jun-young, spokesperson for the People Power Party, said on the day, "Today is a day that will be forever remembered in the 102-year history of Korean cinema," adding, "Like the line in the movie 'Wonderful Minari,' I hope it becomes a 'Wonderful Korean Film,' and once again, I sincerely congratulate actress Youn Yuh-jung on winning the Best Supporting Actress award."

Spokesperson Bae stated, "Just like minari, which grows persistently anywhere with tenacious vitality in the film, Korean cinema, standing tall in the global film industry, has shown its strength to the world through today's award," and "The People Power Party will do its best to prepare support measures so that Korean cinema and our cultural arts can create higher value and develop further."

The Justice Party, along with congratulations, said, "This is a more meaningful decision as it brings great comfort to Asian immigrants in the United States who have been suffering from recent anti-Asian hate crimes."

Oh Hyun-joo, spokesperson for the Justice Party, said, "It is presumed that the background of this award was greatly influenced by the Academy's new criteria for Best Picture selection starting in 2024," adding, "The core of this is that minorities such as women, races, ethnicities, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities must participate significantly."

Spokesperson Oh continued, "In short, it is an active measure to reveal the culture of minorities who have been discriminated against and excluded under the name of 'diversity,'" emphasizing, "I applaud the Academy, which has been criticized as a preserve of white men, for its changing appearance, and hope that Korean politics takes this opportunity to deeply reflect on the significance of this award."

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