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Appointed as Policy Advisor to Floor Leader Kim Byung-kee
November 13, 2025 • Announcement • by Yonghee Kim

Appointed as Policy Advisor to Floor Leader Kim Byung-kee

#Media Policy #Advisory #National Assembly #Media Industry #Korea #Public Service

I’m honored to share that I’ve been appointed as an advisor to Floor Leader Kim Byung-kee of the Democratic Party of Korea.

Appointment Certificate

On November 13, 2025, I received the official appointment as a policy advisor to the Floor Leader of the Democratic Party, focusing on media industry development and legislative counsel.

A Role Focused on Media Industry Development

Rather than focusing on political ideology, my role will be centered on providing counsel on legislative matters that advance the development of Korea’s media industry.

Advisory Appointment Ceremony

This appointment represents an opportunity to apply years of academic research and industry analysis to real-world policy challenges. Korea’s media landscape is at a critical juncture—facing disruption from global platforms, structural changes in business models, and the need for regulatory innovation.

Bridging Research and Policy

Appointment Certificate Case

I look forward to contributing my expertise to help shape policies that can strengthen and innovate our media landscape. This is an opportunity to bridge academic research and policy-making, working toward a more vibrant and competitive media ecosystem for Korea.

Areas of Focus

My advisory role will concentrate on several key areas:

  • Media Industry Competitiveness: Strengthening the structural foundations of Korea’s content industry
  • Platform Regulation: Balancing innovation with fair competition in the digital media landscape
  • Streaming Promotion: Advancing policies to support Korea’s OTT and streaming sector growth
  • IP Protection: Creating frameworks that safeguard intellectual property rights for creators and producers
  • Media Ecosystem Sustainability: Building policies that support the entire value chain

Looking Forward

This appointment is not about partisan politics—it’s about contributing to sound policy-making based on evidence and expertise. I remain committed to my core identity as a researcher and educator, bringing rigorous analysis and practical insights to legislative discussions.

I’m grateful for this opportunity to serve and look forward to working with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and fellow researchers to advance Korea’s media industry.

The appointment takes effect November 2025 and will focus on providing expert counsel on media policy legislation.