J.Y. Park: "I Declined Ministerial Privileges... I Am Neither Progressive Nor Conservative, I Am J.Y. Park"

[Financial News] J.Y. Park, Chief Producer and CEO of JYP Entertainment, who was appointed as co-chair of the Presidential Popular Culture Exchange Committee, has shared the background behind his acceptance of the position.
On the 5th, J.Y. Park appeared on MBC TV's variety show 'Radio Star' and stated, "I decided to take on what cannot be done at the company level for the K-pop industry."
Previously, President Lee Jae-myung established the Popular Culture Exchange Committee under the Presidential Office last September and appointed J.Y. Park, CEO and Chief Producer of JYP Entertainment, as co-chair.
J.Y. Park revealed, "At first, I was offered a full-time position, but I declined for three months. Despite my various reasons for declining, Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff at the Presidential Office, addressed each concern, and eventually, I had no reason left to refuse."
He added, "If I were full-time, I could receive a salary, but I am also an artist and need to appear on 'Radio Star.' How could I manage both?"
Regarding the ministerial-level privileges associated with the co-chair position, he remarked, "Although there are such privileges, I declined them."
On this day, J.Y. Park also expressed his political views.
He commented, "Capitalism, if left unchecked by the government, greatly favors the wealthy. That is why progressive policies are essential to protect ordinary citizens."
He continued, "However, if ordinary citizens are protected too much compared to other countries, capitalists will move abroad. To prevent this, conservative policies are also necessary."
"It is important to maintain balance by observing the times and other countries," he emphasized. "I do not wish to belong to any camp. I am neither progressive nor conservative—I am J.Y. Park."
Meanwhile, the Popular Culture Exchange Committee was newly established to create a public-private cooperation system for the global expansion of Korean popular culture, including music, dramas, films, and games, amid growing worldwide interest in Korean culture. Minister Choi Hwi-young of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Co-chair J.Y. Park are responsible for developing strategies for popular culture exchange.
newssu@fnnews.com Kim Soo-yeon Reporter