Overview

• President Lee gathered top figures including Netflix director Kim Won-suk, Tony-winning writer Hue Park and soprano Sumi Jo to discuss a broader cultural strategy
• He said “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” which topped Netflix’s Global Non-English TV chart, was a turning point that revealed Korea’s soft power potential beyond music
• The president pledged increased funding for non-music sectors to nurture young talent, create creative jobs and strengthen national influence through culture
• Recent global honors such as “Maybe Happy Ending” winning six Tony Awards and “First Summer” claiming Cannes’ La Cinef prize highlight Korea’s rising cultural clout
• Lee has yet to appoint a Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, underscoring his search for a leader to implement the new cultural vision