Park explains his stance and the committee’s role in promoting Korean pop culture worldwide.

Park Jin-young, the singer, has accepted the co-chair position of the newly formed Public Culture Exchange Committee under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He said he took the role to do what the corporate world could not do to advance K-pop. He also described himself as not belonging to either the progressive or conservative camps.

During his appearance on MBC’s Radio Star on November 5, he explained that he had refused the post several times for about three months before agreeing to serve. He said that the presidential office chief helped resolve the reasons for his initial refusals, and that eventually there was no longer a reason to refuse.

Park noted that he was initially offered a full-time post, which would have carried a salary, but he questioned how he could balance singing and appearances on Radio Star. He stated that he ultimately declined the salaried position.

On politics, Park argued that capitalism benefits the rich when the government does not intervene, and that progressive policies are necessary to protect the vulnerable. He warned that too much protection could drive capital abroad, so a balance with conservative policies is also necessary. He added that he has no intention of aligning with any political camp.

Background context: In September, the administration established the Public Culture Exchange Committee and appointed Park Jin-young as co-chair alongside the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The body aims to build a 민관 협업 (public–private collaboration) system to promote Korean popular culture globally and includes private-sector figures from major entertainment companies.