President Yoon Suk Yeol stated on September 3 that the broadcasting industry is at a significant turning point due to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, pledging to restore the public nature of broadcasting and actively support innovation and growth.
His remarks were delivered by Sung Ki-hong, Chief of Communications at the Blue House, during the 63rd Broadcasting Day ceremony.
President Yoon emphasized, “The government will actively support the restoration of broadcasting's public nature and innovation and growth through the newly established Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission.”
He outlined plans to institutionally guarantee the autonomy and independence of broadcasting while expanding the media rights of citizens.
“We will implement a ‘media basic society’ that supports the autonomy and independence of broadcasting and guarantees the participation, access, and choice rights of all citizens,” he said, adding that he would rationally improve various outdated regulations to enhance the competitiveness of the broadcasting industry.
President Yoon diagnosed that the broadcasting industry faces the challenge of strengthening public responsibility amid an overwhelming flood of information while also surviving fierce competition with global media.
He noted that broadcasting has served as a trusted source of information and a companion in the daily lives of citizens, listening to the voices of the socially vulnerable and sharing the pains of the times while delivering joy and inspiration to the public.
“Creative and engaging K-content is promoting South Korea's culture and values to the world,” he said, emphasizing that the innovative planning and relentless challenges of broadcasters are the true driving force behind K-content becoming a global centerpiece.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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