Received Appreciation Award from KOBACO Media & Advertising Research Institute
Received an appreciation award from KOBACO Media & Advertising Research Institute for contributions as a member of the Advertising & Media Research Advisory Committee.
Writing
Thoughts, analysis, and commentary on media policy, digital platforms, technology regulation, and academic research.
Netflix's $82.7 Billion Bet on Warner Bros.: A Comprehensive Deal Analysis
A detailed examination of Netflix's landmark acquisition of Warner Bros., analyzing deal structure, valuation metrics, strategic rationale, and implications for the global streaming industry.
Reflections on the MyData Policy Seminar: Is It Activation or Control?
A critical review of the 'MyData Policy Startup Seminar' held on Nov 21, 2025. Discussing the balance between data economy activation and the risks of forced data control for the startup ecosystem.
A Quiet Joy: Celebrating a Student's Success
A small token of gratitude from a student brings reflection on the meaningful moments in academic life.
Appointed as Policy Advisor to Floor Leader Kim Byung-kee
I've been appointed as an advisor to Floor Leader Kim Byung-kee of the Democratic Party of Korea, providing counsel on legislative matters for Korea's media industry.
K-Content IP Sovereignty: The Crisis of Revenue Models and the Path to Industrial Restructuring
Presented a discussant paper at the National Assembly forum on K-Content IP sovereignty held on November 11, 2025, analyzing the structural challenges facing Korea's content industry through the lens of business economics.
The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Development Fund Paradox: Does 'Development' Suppress Investment?
Critiques how Korea's broadcasting development fund paradoxically harms industry investment, with cable TV operators paying 168.4% of profits while IPTV pays only 4.7%.
Starting This Blog
Welcome to my blog. I'm excited to share my thoughts on media policy, technology, and research.
KABTS Conference Presentation: Media Financing, Digital Inequality, and the Future of OTT Markets
Presented three research studies on sustainable media ecosystem financing, Korea-US OTT switching behavior, and digital inequality in media usage at the 2025 KABTS Fall Conference.
Regulatory Legislation Doesn't Just Block Innovation—Small Business Owners' Livelihoods Also at a Cliff's Edge
Argues that proposed shared kickboard regulations threaten thousands of small business operators who depend on the sharing economy for their livelihoods.
Direction of AI Transparency Regulation for Sustained K-Content Growth
Proposes five regulatory principles for AI transparency that balance innovation with trust-building in Korea's growing entertainment sector.
Media Industry Coexistence: Transmission Fee Guideline Reform as a Starting Point
Examines the need for transmission fee guideline reforms to ensure sustainable coexistence in the media industry ecosystem.
Redesigning Media Governance in the Digital Transformation Era
Proposes new frameworks for media governance structures adapted to the digital transformation era.
The New Formula in Global OTT Markets: What K-Content Has Proven
Analyzes how Korean content has established new success patterns in global OTT platform markets.
In the AI Era, We Must Move Beyond Regulatory Frameworks to Accelerate Promotion
Argues for shifting from regulatory-focused approaches to promotional strategies in AI policy development.