President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, What Promises Did He Make in the Culture and Arts Sector?

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced the appointment results of the Presidential Transition Committee chairman and vice chairman on the afternoon of the 13th at the People Power Party Central Party Office in Yeouido, Seoul. President-elect Yoon stated, "Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, has been appointed as the chairman of the transition committee, and Kwon Young-se, member of the People Power Party, has been appointed as the vice chairman." Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] With the global achievements of K-content such as the movie 'Parasite' and the OTT drama 'Squid Game,' domestic and international interest in Korean culture is increasing. The new government of President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, who emerged victorious after a tight election, will be inaugurated on May 10. President-elect Yoon promised, "We will support but not interfere."

During the election period, President-elect Yoon presented key pledges in the cultural and artistic fields, including "Entering an era of cultural enjoyment for all citizens" and "Expanding fair and blind spot-free support." These include ▲Guaranteeing cultural basic rights for all citizens ▲Subsidizing the difference in employment insurance premiums for low-income artists ▲Enhancing the sustainability of Hallyu ▲Introducing cultural heritage impact assessments.

The policy headquarters promised, "We will gradually increase the Cultural Nuri Card support funds, which provide 100,000 won each to 2.63 million people including basic livelihood security recipients, near-poor classes, and persons with disabilities, and expand income deductions for general citizens' book purchases and cultural expenses such as performances, museums, and art galleries to create a virtuous cycle."

Regarding support for K-culture, they stated, "We will firmly respond to foreign copyright infringements to actively protect the rights and interests of cultural artists and copyrights, and establish cultural security and sovereignty commensurate with the international status of our culture." They also said, "We will expand national treasury support for the restoration and maintenance of traditional temples and cultural assets and improve unreasonable regulations and tax systems related to traditional temples."

Additionally, they mentioned ▲Promoting the realization of cultural and artistic virtual spaces where all citizens can experience immersive viewing and participation anytime and anywhere through the metaverse ▲Reforming fair contract systems among artists, creators, and cultural enterprises ▲Creating cultural and artistic creation and startup spaces by utilizing nationwide idle spaces ▲Operating a creative story contest platform involving participants worldwide ▲Creating 500,000 youth jobs in K-content ▲Simplifying the issuance procedures for artist certifications ▲Supporting the strengthening of global competitiveness in the OTT ecosystem.

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